Livonian Order 1 Thaler - Heinrich von Galen, 1557
Riga
Information
Country
Livonian Order
Livonian Order
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1561)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Thaler - Heinrich von Galen
Year
1557
Ruler
Henry of Galen
(1551–1557)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28.72
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Thaler - Heinrich von Galen from Livonian Order. Issued in 1557. Struck in Silver. Measures 40 mm and weighs 28.72 g.
- Obverse
- Half a person holding sword and shield, all separating the date and surrounded by legend. (Heinrich von Galen, with God's grace, Master of Livonia)
- Reverse
- Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend. (New coin of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1557 | — |
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