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1 Pfennig - Helmich von Mallinckrodt ND
| Billon | 0.38 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Helmich of Mallinckrodt (1459-1468) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1459-1468 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.38 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA · DAR ·
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · DAR ·
Translation:
Moneta Darpatensis
Coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) HELMICVS · EP · / MONETA · DAR ·
2) HELMICV · E · / MONETA · DAR ·
3) HELMIIC · E · / MONETA · DAR ·
4) HELMIVS · EPV · / MONETA · DAR ·
5) HELMIV · EPVS · / MONETA · DAR ·
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. The region was constantly under threat from neighboring powers, including the Teutonic Knights and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Dorpat was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as the 1 Pfennig coin minted during the reign of Helmich von Mallinckrodt.
