Thaler
1559Circulation
Obverse
Bust facing right surrounded by legend
GVILHELMVS · D · G · ARCHI · EPISCOPVS · RIGEN
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis
Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch-bishop of Riga
Reverse
Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend
MARCHIO · BRAND ENBORG · Z · ANNO · 1559 ·
Marchio Brandenburgensis Zu Anno 1559
Margrave of Brandenburg of the year 1559
Edge
TypeType: Plain
Issues
- 1559
Physical
Metal
Silver .875
Weight
28.01 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Details
Value
Thaler
Type
Circulation
Ruler
William of Brandenburg (Wilhelm von Brandenburg) (1539–1563)
Demonetized
Yes