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1 Scherf - Johannes II Bertkow ND
| Billon | 0.21 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes II Bertkow (1473-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1473-1485 |
| Value | 1 Scherf = ⅙ Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.21 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uniface (brakteat).
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Johannes II Bertkow, who was the Bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia) from 1473 to 1485. The coin is a rare example of a billon coin, which is an alloy of silver and copper, and it weighs only 0.21 grams, making it a small and lightweight coin.
