Goldgulden

1559–1561Circulation

Obverse

Half a bust facing right holding spear and skull, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GOTHART · KETLR · M · T · ORD · LIVONI ·
Gotthard Kettler Magister Teutonici Ordins Livoniae Gotthard Kettler, Master of the Teutonic Order in Livonia

Reverse

Pointed four-sectioned shield under cross and separating the date, all surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MARIAE · FILI · SERVA · NOS
Mariae Filius Serva Noster
15 - 59
Son of Marie, save us

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1559 Wenden
  • Wenden

Physical

Metal
Gold
Weight
4.21 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
Goldgulden
= 1.25 Ducat
= 11.25 Mark
= 45 Ferding
= 405 Schilling
= 1,215 Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Gotthard Kettler (1559–1661)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Riga or at Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint, although more evidence would be needed to say for sure