1 Pfennig - Johannes V Blankenfeld (Sword left; key right) ND (1518-1527) front 1 Pfennig - Johannes V Blankenfeld (Sword left; key right) ND (1518-1527) back
1 Pfennig - Johannes V Blankenfeld (Sword left; key right) ND (1518-1527) photo
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1 Pfennig - Johannes V Blankenfeld Sword left; key right ND

 
Billon 0.38 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation)
Bishop
Johannes V Blankenfeld (1518-1527)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1518-1527
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
References
Numista
N#149484
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.

Lettering: MONETA · TARPT

Translation:
Moneta Darpatensis
Coin of Dorpat

Edge

Plain

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 power and authority of the Bishopric of Dorpat.