1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke (One shield with curved top; sword right; key left and down) 1546 front 1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke (One shield with curved top; sword right; key left and down) 1546 back
1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke (One shield with curved top; sword right; key left and down) 1546 photo
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1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke One shield with curved top; sword right; key left and down

1546 year
Billon (.1875 silver) 1.14 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation)
Bishop
Jodokus von der Recke (1544-1551)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1546
Value
1 Schilling
Currency
Schilling (1422-1558)
Composition
Billon (.1875 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
References
Numista
N#149417
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 the Livonian Confederation, which was a unique political entity that existed from 1418 to 1561. The Confederation was a loose alliance of four ecclesiastical states and several secular territories in the region of Livonia, which is now part of modern-day Estonia and Latvia. The fact that this coin was minted during this time period highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of the region.