Pfennig

1448–1479Circulation

Obverse

Six-pointed star surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA
Coin

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier with circle below and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
RIGENSIS
Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

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

Details

Value
Pfennig
= 1/108 Mark
= 1/27 Ferding
= 1/3 Schilling
= 2 Scherf
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Silvester Stodewescher (1448–1479)
Demonetized
Yes