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1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel
| Silver (.578) | 2.65 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hermann II Wesel (1552-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1558 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Silver (.578) |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · TA · 57
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1557:
1) HERMA · DEI · G · EPI · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TA · 57
2) HER : DEI · GR · EPI · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TA · 57
1558:
1) HERMA · DEI · G · EPI · TAR / MONETA · NOVA · TAR · 58
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 that lasted for over 20 years and involved the Bishopric of Dorpat, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Russian Empire. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the Bishopric of Dorpat continued to be minted, with coins like the 1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel 1557-1558 serving as a symbol of the region's economic and political resilience.
