© Emporium Hamburg
© Emporium Hamburg
1 Pfennig - Johannes V Blankenfeld Sword right; key left ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1518-1527 |
| Value | 1 Pfennig = ⅓ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.39 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#133228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA · NO · TAR ·
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · NO · TAR ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New 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 authority and power of the Bishopric of Dorpat.
