1/2 Mark

1555–1556Circulation

Obverse

4-fold arms of Order and Galen

Legend
English
+HEINRIC. V. GALEN. MEISTER. DES.
Heinrich Von Galen Magistri Des Heinrich von Galen, Master of

Reverse

Shield of Order's arms (cross) divides date

Legend
English
RITTERLICHEN. D: O. 3V. LIVLANDT.
Ritterlichen Deutschen Ordins Zu Livland The knightly Teutonic Order of Livonia

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Wenden
    VF€67XF€120
  • Wenden
    VF€67XF€120

Catalogue numbers

MB#
48

Physical

Metal
Silver .578
Weight
5.64 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. Neumann #264; S#5167