Pfennig

1527Circulation

Obverse

Shield with left side cross-hatched and large dot at center, over cross pattée. Four equally spaced rings between shield and rim

Reverse

Shield containing crossed keys with cross above, dividing two digit date

Legend
2 7

Issues

  • 1527 Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
11.9 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Pfennig
= 1/972 Ducat
= 1/108 Mark
= 1/27 Ferding
= 1/3 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Walter of Plettenberg (1494–1535)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Another example showing some of the details better obverse