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1 Artig - Johannes I Viffhusen ND
| Silver | 1.31 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes I Viffhusen (1346-1373) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1346-1373 |
| Value | 1 Artig |
| Currency | Artig (1346-1426) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#133225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key under torch and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MOnETA : ThARBE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA : THARBE
Translation:
Moneta Tharbat
Coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) IOHANNES : EPC : TARP / MONETA : THARBE
2) IOHANNES : EPC : TAR / MONETA : THARBE
3) IOHANNES : EPC : TA / MONETA : THARBE
4) IOHANNES : EPC : TA / MONETA : THARB
5) IOHANNES : EPC : THAR / MONETA : THARBE
6) IOHANNES : EPC : THA / MONETA : THARBEN
7) IOHANNES : EPC : THA / MONETA : THARBEI
8) IOHANNES : EPC : THA / MONETA : THARBE
9) IOHANNES : EPC : THA / MONETA : THARB
10) IOHANNES : EPC : TH / MONETA : THARBE
11) IOHANNES : EPC : T : / MONETA : THARBE :
12) MONETA : THARB / MONETA : THARBE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Johannes I Viffhusen, who was the Bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia) from 1346 to 1373. The coin features an image of the bishop on one side and the Livonian Confederation's coat of arms on the other. The Livonian Confederation was a political entity that existed from the 13th to the 16th century and consisted of various territories in present-day Estonia and Latvia. The fact that this coin was minted during Viffhusen's reign and features the Confederation's coat of arms highlights the close relationship between the Bishopric of Dorpat and the Livonian Confederation during this time period.
