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1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel Without shield; sword left; key right
1555 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.15 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hermann II Wesel (1552-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1555 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#139886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · TA ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
On examples with a date, the date is at the end of the reverse legend.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Bishopric of Dorpat was part of the Livonian Confederation, which was a loose alliance of territories in what is now Estonia and Latvia. In the mid-16th century, the region was facing threats from both the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Poland, and the coinage of the time reflects the political and economic instability of the era. Despite these challenges, the 1 Schilling coin remained a widely used denomination throughout the region, and many examples have survived to the present day as collector's items.
