Livonian Order 1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, 1557

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Livonian Order Livonian Order
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg
Year 1557
Ruler Wilhelm von Fürstenberg (1557–1559)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 28.74
Diameter (mm) 40
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg from Livonian Order. Issued in 1557. Struck in Silver. Measures 40 mm and weighs 28.74 g.

Obverse
Half a person holding sword and shield, all separating the date and surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Forstenberg Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, 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  —

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