Thaler

1558Circulation

Obverse

Armored half-length figure turned slightly to right, holding sword over right shoulder, oval 4-fold arms of Order and Fürstenberg below in front, date divided to left and right

Legend
English
WILHELM. VORSTENBERG. D. G. M. LIVON.
Wilhelm Forstenberg Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Riga city arms

Legend
English
MONETA - NOVA - RIGENSI.
Moneta Nova Rigensis New coin of Riga

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1558 Riga

Catalogue numbers

DAV#
9380
MB#
60

Physical

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

Details

Value
Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Wilhelm von Fürstenberg
Demonetized
Yes