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1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke One shield with curved top; sword left; key right
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.13 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Jodokus von der Recke (1544-1551) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1547 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NOVA · TARPATA
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
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 caught up in the Livonian War, a conflict that lasted for over 20 years and involved the Bishopric of Dorpat, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Russian Empire. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the Bishopric of Dorpat continued to be minted, with the 1 Schilling coin featuring Jodokus von der Recke being one example of a coin that was produced during this time.
