1 Scherf - Bartholomäus Savijerwe ND (1441-1459) front 1 Scherf - Bartholomäus Savijerwe ND (1441-1459) back
1 Scherf - Bartholomäus Savijerwe ND (1441-1459) photo
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1 Scherf - Bartholomäus Savijerwe ND

 
Billon 0.20 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation)
Bishop
Bartholomäus Savijerwe (1441-1459)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1441-1459
Value
1 Scherf = ⅙ Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1558)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.20 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered (bracteate)
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#142050
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Uniface (brakteat).

Edge

Plain

Comment

Design illustration:

© Sulfur

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Bishop Bartholomäus Savijerwe, who was known for his efforts to promote trade and commerce in the Bishopric of Dorpat, which is now part of modern-day Estonia.