2 Goldgulden

1528Circulation

Obverse

Half a person holding sword above four-sectioned shield, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WOLT · VA · PLETBAR · MA : LIVON :
Wolter Von Plettenberg Magistri Livoniae Wolter von Plettenberg, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · NOVA · RIGENS · 15Z8
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1528 Riga

    15Z8

Physical

Metal
Gold
Weight
8.36 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
2 Goldgulden
= 2.5 Ducat
= 22.5 Mark
= 90 Ferding
= 810 Schilling
= 2,430 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Walter of Plettenberg (1494–1535)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Depending on the source, the double Goldgulden is either stated as being worth 2-1/2 Dukat or 2-3/8 Dukat