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1 Pfennig - Christian Bomhower ND
| Billon | 0.35 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Christian Bomhower (1515-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1518 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: DARPAT - AD
Lettering (regular font): DARPAT - AD
Translation:
Darpatensis
Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) C - HRVS · EPVS / DARPAT - AD
2) CRIS · EPVS / DARPATE
Interesting fact
The 1 Pfennig coin from the Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) made of Billon and weighing 0.35g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Christian Bomhower, who was the Bishop of Dorpat from 1515 to 1518. This coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from this time period and region, and its small weight and billon composition make it a unique piece of numismatic history.
