Pfennig

1424–1448Circulation

Obverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

Legend
English
RIGENSIS
Riga

Reverse

Crossed cross and crosier surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA
Coin

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga

Physical

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.45 g
Diameter
14 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Pfennig
= 1/3 Artig (Schilling)
= 2 Scherf (Seestling)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Henning Scharpenberg (1424–1448)
Demonetized
Yes