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1 Pfennig - Johannes IV Duesborg Sword left; key right ND
| Billon | 0.38 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes IV Duesborg (1513-1514) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1514 |
| 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#139885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO · NO · TARPAT
Lettering (regular font): MO · NO · TARPAT
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
Coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
While the legend states Johannes's name, which Johannes that is is not fully agreed upon. Some sources, like Federov, say this coin was minted under Johannes IV Duesborg (1513-1514); others, like Haljak, say they were minted under Johannes V Blankenfeld (1518-1527). The design of the Pfennigs definitely issued by Johannes V Blankenfeld are quite unique, and seeing as how the ruler who came before him, Christian Bomhower (1515-1518), switched from using the bust on the obverse to a crossed sword and key, it seems unlikely that Johannes V Blankenfeld would go back to the bust design. For that reason, the coins with Johannes's name will be listed under Johannes IV Duesborg here.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a sword and a key, which were meant to represent the bishop's authority and spiritual power.
