1/2 Mark - Heinrich von Galen and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga, detached crosses

Issuer Livonia and Riga
Year 1553-1555
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Mark = 18 Schilling
Currency Schilling (1500-1561)
Composition Silver (.578)
Weight 5.31 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#425, Fed#421, Neum#264
Obverse description Four-sectioned shield with crosses not connected to border, all separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HINRICVS · DE · GALE · D : O · M · LIVON · 5 - 3
(Translation: Heinrich De Galen Divina Ordinatione Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, by the Divine Ordination, Master of Livonia)
Reverse description Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WILHELM · D · G · ARC · E · RIGENS · MAR · D · BR ·
(Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Marchio De Brandenburgensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga and Margrave of Brandenburg)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1553 - (15)53 -
1555 - (15)55 -
Numisquare ID 9802293040
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