© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
© Auktionen Münzhandlung Sonntag
½ Mark - Heinrich von Galen Wenden
1556 year| Silver (.578) | 5.64 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (1551-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1556 |
| Value | ½ Mark = 18 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross in shield separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RITTERLICHEN · D · O · ZV · LIVLANDT
5 - 6
Translation:
Ritterlichen Deutschen Ordins Zu Livland
The knightly Teutonic Order of Livonia
Edge
Plain
Comment
Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Reval or at Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Livonian War (1558-1583), a conflict between the Livonian Order, the Archbishop of Riga, and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which makes it a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians.
