© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke One shield with flat top ND
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.10 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Jodokus von der Recke (1544-1551) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1551 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.10 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#149418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · TARPA ·
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, a short-lived political entity that existed from 1546 to 1551. The Livonian Confederation was a loose alliance of territories in present-day Estonia and Latvia that were ruled by the Archbishop of Riga and the Bishop of Dorpat. The confederation was formed in an attempt to counter the growing power of the Russian Empire, but it ultimately failed and was absorbed into the Russian Empire in 1551. This coin, minted during that brief period of independence, is a rare and valuable artifact of that time.
