Livonian Order ½ Mark - Heinrich von Galen, 1556 – 1557

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Livonian Order Livonian Order
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Mark - Heinrich von Galen
Year 1556 – 1557
Ruler Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Composition Silver (.578)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.62
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Mark - Heinrich von Galen from Livonian Order. Issued from 1556 to 1557. Struck in Silver (.578). Measures 28 mm and weighs 5.62 g.

Obverse
Half a person holding sword and shield, all separating the date and surrounded by legend. (Heinrich De Galen Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae 
Heinrich von Galen, with God's grace, Master of Livonia)
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1557  — (15)57
1556  — (15)56; Date at the end of legend
1556  — (15)56; Date separated by crossed keys
1556  — (15)56; Date separated by first flag

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