Livonian Order ½ Mark - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, 1557 – 1558

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Livonian Order Livonian Order
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1561)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Mark - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg
Year 1557 – 1558
Ruler Wilhelm von Fürstenberg (1557–1559)
Composition Silver (.578)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.61
Diameter (mm) 28
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Mark - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg from Livonian Order. Issued from 1557 to 1558. Struck in Silver (.578). Measures 28 mm and weighs 5.61 g.

Obverse
Half a person holding sword and shield, all separating the date and surrounded by legend. (Wilhelm Furstenberg Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Wilhelm 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
1558  — (15)58
1557  — (15)57

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