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1 Thaler - Wilhelm von Fürstenberg Riga
1557 year| Silver | 28.74 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Master | William of Fürstenberg (1557-1559) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#132616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · RIGENSI ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Rigensis
New coin of Riga
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thaler coin from Livonian Order (Livonian Confederation) is that it features an image of Wilhelm von Fürstenberg, the Master of the Order, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Livonian Order on the other. This coin was minted in 1557 in Riga, which was an important trading center and the capital of the Livonian Confederation at that time. The use of silver in the coin's minting process and its weight of 28.74 grams further highlight its value and significance during that era.
