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1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Brandenburg
1558 year| Silver (.875) | 33 g | - |
| Issuer | Archbishopric of Riga (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Wilhelm von Brandenburg (1539-1563) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1558-1559) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 33 g |
| Size | 41 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#140596 |
|---|---|
| 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.The Thaler was also known as the Silvergulden.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Brandenburg 1558 coin is that it features an image of Wilhelm von Brandenburg, the Archbishop of Riga, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Livonian Confederation on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in the region, and its design reflects the complex power dynamics at play. The use of silver in the coin's minting also speaks to the value placed on this precious metal during this time period.
