1/2 Thaler

1565–1567Circulation

Obverse

Castle under crossed keys surrounded by legend

Reverse

Crossed keys under cross in shield surrounded by legend

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1565 Riga

    (15)65

  • 1567 Riga

    (15)67

Physical

Metal
Billon .4375
Weight
14.2 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
1/2 Thaler
= 1.5 Mark
= 6 Ferding
= 18 Groschen (Grossus)
= 54 Schilling
= 162 Pfennig
= 324 Denarius (Scherf)
Type
Circulation
Demonetized
Yes