1/2 Mark

1547Circulation

Obverse

Half a person holding sword and shield, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
HER · D · BRVG · H · K · M · LIV - O
Hermann De Bruggeneye Hasenkamp Magistri Livoniae Hermann von Brüggeneye-Hasenkamp, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · NO · RIGENS : 47
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1547 Riga

    (15)47

Physical

Metal
Silver .930
Weight
5.48 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
1/2 Mark
= 2/45 Goldgulden
= 1/18 Ducat
= 2 Ferding
= 18 Schilling
= 54 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535–1549)
Demonetized
Yes