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1 Schilling - Jodokus von der Recke Two shields with flat tops
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.19 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Jodokus von der Recke (1544-1551) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1543-1544 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in pointy shield with flat top and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · CIVIA
Translation:
Moneta Nova Civitatis
New coin of the city (of Dorpat)
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1543 (obverse legend starts at 12:00):
1) DNS · IVCODVS · EL · TA / MONE · NOVA · CITA
1543 (obverse legend starts at 8:00):
1) DNS · IVCODVS · EL · TA / MONE · NOVA · CIVITA
1544:
1) DNS · IVCODVS · EL · TA / MONE · NOVA · CIVIA
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 16th century, the region was caught up in the Livonian War, a conflict between the Confederation and neighboring powers, including Russia and Poland. 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. This coin is a testament to the resilience and determination of the people of the region during a time of great upheaval.
