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1 Lübische - Henry II Wrangel ND
| Silver | 0.39 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Henry II Wrangel (Heinrich II Wrangel) (1400-1410) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1400-1410 |
| Value | 1 Lübische = ⅓ Artig |
| Currency | Artig (1346-1426) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: EPVSOPVS
Lettering (regular font): EPVSOPVS
Translation:
Episcopus
Bishopric
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lübische means Lübeck-pfennig, which indicates the popularity of foreign coins (specifically those from Lübeck) in the earlier times of Livonian coinage.The Lübische pieces of Dietrich II Damerow (1379-1400), Heinrich II Wrangel (1400-1410), Bernhard II Bülow (1410-1413), and Dietrich III Resler (1413-1441) can be difficult to distinguish. While the legend is a good indicator, it can sometimes be blurred or illegible. With that being said, the designs on each ruler's coins are slightly different, varying in size and style.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lübische coin is that it features an image of Henry II Wrangel, a prominent bishop and politician in the Livonian Confederation during the 15th century. The coin was minted during his tenure as bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia), and it is believed to be one of the earliest coins to feature a real person's image in the region.
