© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Schilling - Dietrich V Hake Small bow ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Dietrich V Hake (1485-1498) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1498 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key under bow and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA · TARPAT
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · TARPAT
Translation:
Moneta Darpatensis
Coin of Darpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) TIDERIAVS · EPI · / MONETA · TARPAT
2) TIDERIAVS · EPVS · / MONETA · TARPATE
3) TIDERIAVS · EPVS · / MONETA · TARPAT
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Dietrich V Hake, who was the Bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia) from 1485 to 1498. The coin features a small bow on the reverse side, which was a common design element on coins during this time period. Despite being made of billon, a silver-copper alloy with only 28.1% silver content, the coin still weighs 1.16 grams, indicating that it was made with a significant amount of care and attention to detail. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Livonian Confederation, a historical region in the Baltic region of Northern Europe.
