Bust facing right on a decorative background surrounded by legend.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
GVILHELMVS · D · G · ARCI · EPISCPOPVS ·
RIGEN (Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Episcopus Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch-bishop of Riga)
Reverse description
Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
MARCHIO
· BRANDE NBORG · Z · ANO · 1 · 5 · 5 · 9 · (Translation: Marchio Brandenburgensis Zu Anno 1559 Margrave of Brandenburg of the year 1559)