1 Pfennig - Andreas Pepler ND (1468-1473) front 1 Pfennig - Andreas Pepler ND (1468-1473) back
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1 Pfennig - Andreas Pepler ND

 
Billon 0.36 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation)
Bishop
Andreas Pepler (1468-1473)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1468-1473
Value
1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1558)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.36 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#139884
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: MONETA · T ·

Lettering (regular font): MONETA · T ·

Translation:
Moneta Darpatensis
Coin of Dorpat

Edge

Plain

Comment

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.

No date:
1) ANDREAS · E · / MONETA · T ·
2) ANDREA · E · / MONETA · T ·
3) ANDR · VS · E · / MONETA · T ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Dorpat is that it features an image of a bishop's mitre on one side, which represents the religious authority of the Bishopric of Dorpat.