1/2 Mark

1554–1557Circulation

Obverse

Half-length facing armored figure of Heinrich holding sword in right hand, 4-fold arms of Order and Galen below in front

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
HENRIC. DE. GALEN. L. M. LIVON.
Heinrich De Galen Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Heinrich von Galen, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Riga city arms, date in legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGENS · 5 · 7
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga
    VF€100XF€160
  • Riga

    Date at the end of legend

    VF€170XF€470
  • 1556 Riga

    (15)56; Date separated by crossed keys

    VF€770XF€960
  • 1556 Riga

    (15)56; Date separated by first flag

  • Riga
    VF€350

Catalogue numbers

MB#
47

Physical

Metal
Silver .578
Weight
5.62 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
Also called
8 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Heinrich von Galen
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Ref. S# 5168-69, varieties exist