Goldgulden

1558Circulation

FR# 6 · MB# 62

  • Diameter29 mm

MetalGold

Obverse

Ornamented shield of 4-fold arms of Order and Fürstenberg

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
WILHELM. VORSTEN - BERG. D. G. M. LIVONIE.
WILHELM VORSTENBERG DEI GRATIA MAGISTER LIVONIAE
Wilhelm of Vorstenberg, by the grace of God, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Madonna and child with rays around, date in legend

Legend
English
FILIVS. SALVS. NOSTRA.
Son, our salvation

Issues

  • 1558 Riga

    This coin weighs more than the standard for a Goldgulden, but was probably struck in a lower alloy, so circulated as a single Goldgulden