© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke One shield with curved top; sword right; key left and up
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.15 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 | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143671 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1546:
1) IODOCVS · A · RE · EP · D · 46 / MONE · NO · TARPATA
1547:
1) IODOCVS · RE · EP · D · 4 · 7 · / MO · NOVA · TARPATA
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 a conflict between the Protestant powers of Sweden and Denmark, and the Catholic powers of Poland and Lithuania. Despite this, 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 this.
