Lübische

1418–1424Circulation

Obverse

Drowning unicorn surrounded by legend

Legend
English
IOHANS
Johannes

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA
Coin

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
0.38 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Lübische
= 1/3 Artig (Schilling)
= 2 Scherf (Seestling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Johannes VI Ambundi (1418–1424)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Lübische means Lübeck-pfennig, which indicates the popularity of foreign coins (specifically those from Lübeck) in the earlier times of Livonian coinage