Livonian Order ½ Thaler - Heinrich von Galen, 1557
Riga
Information
Country
Livonian Order
Livonian Order
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Thaler - Heinrich von Galen
Year
1557
Ruler
Henry of Galen
(1551–1557)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
15.03
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Thaler - Heinrich von Galen from Livonian Order. Issued in 1557. Struck in Silver. Measures 36 mm and weighs 15.03 g.
- Obverse
- Half a person holding sword above four-sectioned shield, all 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 | — |
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