Pfennig

1471–1483Circulation

Obverse

Bird in shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
RIGENSIS
Rigensis Riga

Reverse

Cross dividing the surrounding legend into four sections

Legend
English
MO - NE - TA - LI -
Moneta Livoniae Coin of Livonia

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.35 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Pfennig
= 1/972 Ducat
= 1/108 Mark
= 1/27 Ferding
= 1/3 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Bernard of the Borch (1471–1483)
Demonetized
Yes