Goldgulden

1559–1561Circulation

Obverse

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

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
GOTHARD · D · G · MAGIS · LIVONIÆ
Gotthard Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Gotthard, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Pointed four-sectioned shield under cross, all surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MARIÆ · FILI · SERVÆ · NOS
Mariae Filius Serva Noster
Son of Marie, save us

Issues

  • Wenden

Physical

Metal
Gold
Weight
4.17 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)

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