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¼ Thaler - Gotthard Kettler Wenden
| Silver | 7.85 g | - |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1559-1560 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1558-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140605 |
|---|---|
| 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.Drawing showing compete details for 1559:
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Interesting fact
The ¼ Thaler coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) minted between 1559 and 1560 is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Livonian Order was a military order that ruled over a significant portion of the Baltic region, including present-day Latvia and Estonia. However, in the mid-16th century, the Order was facing financial difficulties, and the coinage was debased to pay for military expenses. Despite this, the ¼ Thaler coin still maintained a relatively high silver content of 7.85 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
