© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Pfennig - Johannes VI Bey ND
| Billon | 0.39 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes VI Bey (1528-1543) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1543 |
| 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#142194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mO · nO · TA
Lettering (regular font): MO · NO · TA
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) DO · JO · EP · TA / MONET · NO · TARP
2) DO · JO · EP · TA / MO · NO · TA
3) JO · DO · EP · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TA
4) JO · DO · EP · TA / MO · NO · TA
5) JO · DO · E · TAR / MONE · NOVA · TA
6) JO · DO · E · TA / MONE · NOVA · T
7) JO · DO · E · TAR / MO · NOVA · TA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Johannes VI Bey, who was the Bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia) from 1528 to 1543. The coin is a rare example of a standard circulation coin from the Livonian Confederation, which was a political entity that existed in the 16th century and consisted of the Bishopric of Dorpat, the Bishopric of Ösel-Wiek, and the City of Riga. The fact that it is made of Billon, a metal alloy that is composed of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, is also notable. Additionally, the coin's weight of 0.39 grams is relatively light for a coin of its size and denomination, which may indicate that it was intended for everyday use by common people rather than for large transactions or as a store of value.
