Stretched shield with curvy sides and curvy top over a cross that divides the surrounding legend into four sections.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
HINRI - V . GALN - D · O · M - LIVON
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5 - 4 (Translation: Heinrich Von Galen Divina Ordinatione Magistri Livoniae Heinrich von Galen, by the Divine Ordination, Master of Livonia)
Reverse description
Eagle surrounded by legend.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
WILHELMVS · D · G · ARC · B · RIGENS
· (Translation: Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi Rigensis Wilhelm, with God`s grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.
Mint
Mintage
1554 - (15)54; Date above shield - 1554 - (15)54; Date divided by shield - 1555 - (15)55; Confirmation needed - ND
(1555-1556) - Obverse legend starts at 12:00 - ND
(1555-1556) - Obverse legend starts at 6:00 - ND
(1555-1556) - Obverse legend starts at 9:00 -