Pfennig

1557–1558Circulation

Obverse

Lined shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WIL · VO : MAG · LI ·
Wilhelm Furstenberg Magistri Livoniae Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Crossed keys surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MON · NOVA · RIGE ·
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
13.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Pfennig
= 1/972 Ducat
= 1/108 Mark
= 1/27 Ferding
= 1/3 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
William of Fürstenberg (1557–1559)
Demonetized
Yes