Thaler

1540Circulation

Obverse

Full-length facing armored figure of Hermann holding sword pointed downward in right hand, 4-fold arms of Order and Brüggeney between feet

Legend
English
✴ Z HERMAN ✴ Z BRVG - NA ✴ Z MAGIS ✴ Z LIVO.
Hermann Buggeneye Magistri Livoniae Hermann von Brüggeneye, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Cross with floriated ends in frame ornamented with 6 leaves above and below, date in angles of cross, M - G to left and right

Legend
English
[flower] MONETA [flower] NOVA [flower] ARGENTEA [flower] REVALIENSIS.
Moneta Nova Argentea Revaliensis New silver coin of Reval

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1540 Reval

Catalogue numbers

DAV#
9377
MB#
38

Physical

Metal
Silver
Weight
28.74 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Hermann von Brüggeney
Demonetized
Yes