Goldgulden

1559Circulation

Obverse

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

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
WILHELM. FVRSTE - NBERG. D. G. M. LI(V).
WILHELM FÜRSTENBERG DEI GRATIA MAGISTER LIVONIAE
Wilhelm, Prince of Fürstenberg, by the grace of God, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Madonna and child with rays around, date in legend

Legend
English
CHRISTVS. SAL - VS. NOSTRA.
Christ, our salvation

Issues

  • 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

Catalogue numbers

FR#
6
MB#
63

Physical

Metal
Gold
Diameter
29 mm

Details

Value
Goldgulden
= 1.25 Ducat
= 11.25 Mark
= 45 Ferding
= 405 Schilling
= 1,215 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Wilhelm von Fürstenberg

Notes

Weight varies: 4.15-4.18 g