Livonia and Riga 1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1559 – 1561
Riga
Information
Country
Livonia and Riga
Livonia and Riga
Currency
Schilling
(1500 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brand
Year
1559 – 1561
Rulers
Wilhelm von Brandenburg
(1539–1563)
, Gotthard Kettler
(1559–1661)
Composition
Silver (.578)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.84
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ferding - Gotthard Kettler and Wilhelm von Brand from Livonia and Riga. Issued from 1559 to 1561. Struck in Silver (.578). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 2.84 g.
- Obverse
- Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Gotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia)
- Reverse
- Detailed four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1559-1561) | — |
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