1 Goldgulden - Gotthard Kettler (Wenden) 1559 (1559-1561) front 1 Goldgulden - Gotthard Kettler (Wenden) 1559 (1559-1561) back
1 Goldgulden - Gotthard Kettler (Wenden) 1559 (1559-1561) photo
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1 Goldgulden - Gotthard Kettler Wenden

1559 (1559-1561) years
Gold 4.21 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
Gotthard Kettler (1559-1661)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1559 (1559-1561)
Value
1 Goldgulden = 405 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
Composition
Gold
Weight
4.21 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#141984
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pointed four-sectioned shield under cross and separating the date, all surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARIAE · FILI · SERVA · NOS
15 - 59

Translation:
Mariae Filius Serva Noster
Son of Marie, save us

Edge

Plain

Comment

Depending on the source, this coin is listed as being minted at Riga or at Wenden. Because the mint's name is not mentioned in the legend, Wenden is the most likely mint, although more evidence would be needed to say for sure.

Interesting fact

The 1 Goldgulden coin from the Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) weighs 4.21g, which is relatively light for a gold coin.