© Sulfur
© Sulfur
1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
1559 year| Silver (.875) | 28.01 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1559 |
| Value | 1 Thaler = 162 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1563) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 28.01 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARCHIO · BRAND ENBORG · Z · ANNO · 1559 ·
Translation:
Marchio Brandenburgensis Zu Anno 1559
Margrave of Brandenburg of the year 1559
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Wilhelm von Brandenburg, who was the Archbishop of Riga from 1559 to 1563. During his reign, he implemented several reforms aimed at strengthening the economy and military of the Livonian Confederation, which was a powerful state in the region at the time. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 28.01 grams, making it a significant and valuable piece of currency for its time.
