© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Ferding - Johannes VI Bey
| Silver (.930) | 2.72 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes VI Bey (1528-1543) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1532-1539 |
| Value | 1 Ferding = 9 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Silver (.930) |
| Weight | 2.72 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in curvy shield, under date, and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · AR · TARPT
153Z
Lettering (regular font):
MONETA · NOVA · AR · TARPT
153Z
Translation:
Moneta Nova Argentea Darpatensis
New silver coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1532:
1) SANCTVS · PETERVS / MONETA · NOVA · AR · TARPT
1533:
1) SANCTVS · PETERVS / MONETA · NOVA · AR · TAR
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 early 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, and the Kingdom of Poland. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the Bishopric of Dorpat continued to be minted, with coins like the 1 Ferding - Johannes VI Bey 1532-1539 serving as a symbol of the region's economic and political resilience.
