1/2 Mark

1557Circulation

Obverse

Half-length facing armored figure of Wilhelm holding sword over right shoulder, 4-fold arms of Order and Fürstenberg below in front

Legend
English
WILHELM. VORSTENB. D. LM. LI.
Wilhelm Furstenberg Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Wilhelm Fürstenberg, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Riga city arms, date in legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · RIGENSI
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Riga
    VF€290XF€530

Catalogue numbers

MB#
52

Physical

Metal
Silver .578
Weight
5.61 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
Wilhelm von Fürstenberg
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Ref. S#5177