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½ Mark - Hermann von Brüggeneye and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga
1547 year| Silver (.930) | 5.31 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1547 |
| Value | ½ Mark = 18 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 5.31 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-sectioned shield separating the date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILH · D · G · ARCH · RIGENS · MARCH · BRAN ·
4 - 7
Translation:
Wilhelm Dei Gratia Archi (Episcopus) Rigensis Marchio Brandenburgensis
Wilhelm, with God's grace, Arch(-bishop) of Riga and Margrave of Brandenburg
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was minted as a joint coinage between the Livonian Order and the Archbishopric of Riga.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The Livonian Confederation, which was a union of Livonian cities and nobility, was formed in 1418 and lasted until 1561. During this time, the Confederation was a key player in the region's politics and economy, and its coins were widely used in trade. The ½ Mark coin minted in 1547, featuring Hermann von Brüggeneye and Wilhelm von Brandenburg, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this period.
