© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Christian Bomhower
1515 (1515-1518) years| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.14 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Christian Bomhower (1515-1518) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1515 (1515-1518) |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.14 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key under tree surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mONETA : NOVA : TAR
Lettering (regular font): MONETA : NOVA : TAR
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Darpatensis
Translation: New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) S : PETRE : ORA : P : NOT / MONETA : NOVA : TAR
2) S : PETRE : ORA : P : NO / MO : NO : TARPATEN
1515:
1) S : PETRE : OR : P : NO : 1515 / MO : NO : TARPATE
1515 (two fives):
1) S · 5 · PETRE · 5 · OR · P · NOP / MO : NO : TARPATE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Christian Bomhower, who was the Bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia) from 1515 to 1518. This 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 several bishoprics and cities in present-day Estonia and Latvia. The fact that it is made of Billon, a metal alloy that contains only a small percentage of silver, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and not for ceremonial or decorative purposes. Additionally, the fact that it weighs only 1.14 grams indicates that it was a relatively small coin, making it easy to handle and transport.
