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½ Thaler - Heinrich von Galen Riga
1557 year| Silver | 15.03 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | Henry of Galen (1551-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| Value | ½ Thaler = 81 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1561) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.03 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#141916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · RIGENSIS · 1 · 5 · 5 · 7 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Thaler coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) is that it features an image of Heinrich von Galen, the Master of the Order from 1554 to 1557. The coin was minted in Riga, which was an important city in the region and a center of trade and commerce. The coin's design, including the image of von Galen, serves as a representation of the Order's authority and influence in the region during that time.
