Pfennig

1551–1556Circulation

Obverse

Shield over cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections

Legend
English
HI - N · V - GA - M · L -
Heinrich Von Galen Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WILHELM · ARC · E · RIG ·
Wilhelm Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, Arch-bishop of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.39 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
Type
Circulation
Ruler
William of Brandenburg (Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1539–1563), Henry of Galen (Heinrich von Galen) (1551–1557)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was minted as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga