1/2 Mark

1558Circulation
  • Diameter28 mm
  • Weight5.32 g

MetalSilver .578

ShapeRound (irregular)

Obverse

Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WILHELM · VORSTENB · D · G · M · LIV
Wilhelm Furstenberg Dei Gratia Magistri Livoniae
5 - 8
Wilhelm Fürstenberg, with God's grace, Master of Livonia

Reverse

Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
WILHELM · D · G · ARC · E · RIGENSIS · M · B ·
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio Brandenburgensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave of Brandenburg

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1558 Riga

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