1 Thaler - Hermann von Brüggeneye (Reval) 1536-1540 front 1 Thaler - Hermann von Brüggeneye (Reval) 1536-1540 back
1 Thaler - Hermann von Brüggeneye (Reval) 1536-1540 photo
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1 Thaler - Hermann von Brüggeneye Reval

 
Silver 28.74 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation)
Master
Hermann von Brüggeneye (1535-1549)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1536-1540
Value
1 Thaler = 162 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1561)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.74 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#140527
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with crowned ends in shield, under date, and surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · ARGENTEA · REVALIENSIS
1536
M - G

Translation:
Moneta Nova Argentea Revaliensis
New silver coin of Reval

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Hermann von Brüggeneye, who was the Master of the Livonian Order, a military order of German knights, during the period when the coin was minted (1536-1540).