© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke Two shields with bumpy tops; key down
1545 year| 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 |
| Year | 1545 |
| 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#149414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in shield with bumpy top and curved bottom, all surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NOVA · TERBATE · 1545
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. It was a confederation of four ecclesiastical states and six secular states in the territory of present-day Estonia and Latvia. The Livonian Confederation was a rare example of a political union between church and state, and it played an important role in the history of the region.
