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

€140,208.00
IssuerLivonia and Riga
Year1553-1555
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Mark = 18 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1500-1561)
CompositionSilver (.578)
Weight5.31 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#425, Fed#421, Neum#264
Obverse descriptionFour-sectioned shield with crosses not connected to border, all separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHINRICVS · 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 descriptionFour-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWILHELM · 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)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1553  - (15)53 -
1555  - (15)55 -
Catalog ID9802293040
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