© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück und Lübke + Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel
1557 (1557-1558) years| Silver (.578) | 2.62 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hermann II Wesel (1552-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1557 (1557-1558) |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · TARPADT
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) HERMAN · D · G · EPISCOP · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TARPADT
1557:
1) HERMAN · DEI · G · EPI · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TAR · 5 · 7
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Bishopric of Dorpat was part of the Livonian Confederation, which was a loose alliance of territories in what is now Estonia and Latvia. In the 16th century, the region was caught up in the Livonian War, a conflict between the Confederation and neighboring powers, including Russia and Poland. Despite this, the coinage of the Bishopric of Dorpat continued to be minted, including the 1 Ferding coin featuring Hermann II Wesel. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the region during a time of great upheaval.
