© Sulfur
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½ Mark - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg and Wilhelm von Brandenburg Riga
1558 year| Silver (.578) | 5.32 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Livonia and Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Wilhelm von Fürstenberg (1557-1559) |
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | ½ Mark = 18 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1500-1561) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 5.32 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: WILHELM · D · G · ARC · E · RIGENSIS · M · B ·
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. The coin was minted in 1558, just a few years before the Confederation was dissolved, and it features two prominent figures of the time, Wilhelm von Fürstenberg and Wilhelm von Brandenburg. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the economic and political activity that took place during this period in Livonian history.
