Livonia and Riga ½ Mark - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, 1553 – 1555

Riga; detached crosses

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Livonia and Riga
Currency Schilling (1500 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Mark - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brande
Year 1553 – 1555
Rulers Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539–1563) , Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Composition Silver (.578)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.31
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1555  (15)55
1553  (15)53

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