1/2 Thaler
1557Circulation
Obverse
Half a person holding sword above four-sectioned shield, all surrounded by legend
HENRICVS · DE · GALE · D · G · M · LIVONI
Heinrich De Galen Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Heinrich von Galen, with God's grace, Master of Livonia
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend
MONETA · NOVA · RIGENSIS · 1 · 5 · 5 · 7 ·
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
TypeType: Plain
Issues
- 1557
Physical
Metal
Silver
Weight
15.03 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Details
Value
1/2 Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Henry of Galen (1551–1557)
Demonetized
Yes