1/4 Thaler

1559–1560Circulation

Obverse

Four-sectioned shield with legend above and date below, all in a square border

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
GM · ZL 6 0
Gotthard Magistri Zu Livoniae
Gotthard Magistri Zu Livoniae Gotthard, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Blank

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1559 Wenden
  • 1560 Wenden

    (15)6 0

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
7.85 g
Shape
Round (irregular)

Details

Value
1/4 Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gotthard Kettler (1559–1661)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was issued as emergency money during the first part of the Livonian War, and did not follow the minting regulations set by the Livonian Order. Drawing showing compete details for 1559