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1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel Without shield; sword right; key left and up
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Hermann II Wesel (1552-1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1555-1556 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NOVA · TA · 5 · 6 ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date (1555):
1) HER · DEI · G · EP · TA · / MONE · NOVA · TA ·
1555:
1) HER · DEI · G · EP · TA · / MONE · NOVA · TA · 55
1556:
1) HER · DEI · G · EPI · TA · / MO · NOVA · TA · 5 · 6 ·
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 neighboring powers, including the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Poland. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Dorpat was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, including the 1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel coin. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the region during a time of great uncertainty.
