Thaler

1558Circulation

Obverse

Four-sectioned shield below date

Legend
1558

Reverse

Blank

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1558 Riga

Physical

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