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½ Thaler - Gotthard Kettler Wenden
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1561 |
| Value | ½ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1558-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Blank.
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was issued as emergency money during the first part of the Livonian War, and did not follow the minting regulations set by the Livonian Order.Interesting fact
The ½ Thaler coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) minted during Gotthard Kettler's rule (1559-1561) is interesting because it features an unusual design element - a image of a bear on the reverse side. This is a unique feature among coins of that time and region, and it was likely included to symbolize the region's connection to nature and the importance of hunting and wildlife management.
