1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1559-1561
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1500-1561)
Composition Silver (.578)
Weight 2.84 g
Diameter 24.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fed#438
Obverse description Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GOTHARD · D · G · M · LIVONI
(Translation: Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God`s grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse description Detailed four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GVILHELM · D · G · AR · EPIS · RIG
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage ND (1559-1561) - -
Numisquare ID 4984209150
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