Archbishopric of Riga 1 Goldgulden - Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1558 – 1559

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Archbishopric of Riga Archbishopric of Riga
Currency Thaler (1558 – 1559)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Goldgulden = 2-⅜ Thaler
Year 1558 – 1559
Ruler Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539–1563)
Composition Gold (.9375)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Goldgulden = 2-⅜ Thaler from Archbishopric of Riga. Issued from 1558 to 1559. Struck in Gold (.9375). Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Bust facing right on a decorative background surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus RigensisWilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Reverse
Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Marchio Brandenburgensis Zu Anno 1559Margrave of Brandenburg of the year 1559)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559  —
1558  —

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