Thaler

1557Circulation

Obverse

Facing bust divides date

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
HENRICVS · DE · GALEN · D : G · M · LIVONIE 15 57
Heinrich De Galen Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
Heinrich von Galen, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Riga city arms

Legend
English
MONETA - NOVA - RIGENSIS.
New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1557 Riga

Catalogue numbers

DAV#
9378
MB#
54

Physical

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

Details

Value
Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Heinrich von Galen
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Version with different lettering exists: HENRICVS DE GALEN D G M LIVON / MONETA NOVA RIGENSI S