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Latvia Second Republic (Euro Coinage)2014–present Second Republic (Lats Coinage)1991–2013 First Republic1918–1939 Swedish Livonia1621–1721 Duchy of Courland and Semigallia1561–1795 Polish-Lithuanian Rule1561–1624

Livonian Confederation1435–1561 Livonian Order Riga

Terra Mariana1198–1471

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Thaler

1558Circulation

Overview Design Facts

Metal
Silver .875
Weight
33 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Square (irregular)

Details

Value: Thaler

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. The Thaler was also known as the Silvergulden

Obverse

Four-sectioned shield below date

Legend

1558

Reverse

Blank

Edge

TypeType: Plain

Issues

Year

1558 Riga