Goldgulden

1558–1559Circulation

Obverse

Bust facing right on a decorative background surrounded by legend

Legend
English
GVILHELMVS · D · G · ARCI · EPISCPOPVS · RIGEN
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga

Reverse

Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MARCHIO · BRANDE NBORG · Z · ANO · 1 · 5 · 5 · 9 ·
Marchio Brandenburgensis Zu Anno 1559 Margrave of Brandenburg of the year 1559

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1558 Riga
  • 1559 Riga

Physical

Metal
Gold .9375
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Goldgulden
Type
Circulation
Ruler
William of Brandenburg (Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1539–1563)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

This coin was issued as emergency money during the first part of the Livonian War, and did not follow the minting regulations set by the Livonian Order