© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH
1 Schilling - Johannes II Bertkow ND
| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.14 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes II Bertkow (1473-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1473-1485 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 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 |
| Numista | N#142051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key under antlers and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA · TARPATE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · TARPATE
Translation:
Moneta Darpatensis
Coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date (reverse legend starts at the top):
1) IOHANNES · EPISC / MONETA · TARPAT
2) IOHANNES : EPIS / MONETA · TARPATE
3) IOHANNES · EPIS / MONETA · TARPAT
4) IOHANNES : EPVS / MONETA · TARPATE
5) IOHANNES · EPVS / MONETA · TARPA
No date (reverse legend starts at 9:00):
1) IOHANNES · EPVS / MONETA · TARPAT
Interesting fact
The 1 Schilling coin from the Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) featuring Johannes II Bertkow has an interesting feature. It has a unique coat of arms on the reverse side, which includes a shield with the image of a lion passant gardant (a standing lion with one paw raised) and a bishop's mitre above it. This coat of arms represents the Livonian Confederation, a political entity that existed in the 15th century and was formed by the Archbishop of Riga and the Bishop of Dorpat. The lion passant gardant symbolizes strength, courage, and power, while the bishop's mitre represents the religious authority of the Livonian Confederation. This coat of arms is a distinctive feature of this coin and sets it apart from other coins of the same era.
