© Haljak Coin Auction
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1 Schilling - Johannes III von der Rope ND
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.16 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes III von der Rope (1499-1505) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1499-1505 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.16 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key under wishbone and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mOnETA : TARPATE
Lettering (regular font): MONETA : TARPATE
Translation:
Moneta Doraptensis
Coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) IOHANNES · DE · EPS / MONETA : TARPATE
2) IOHANNES · EPIS / MONETA : TARPATE
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. The confederation was formed in the 13th century and lasted until the 16th century, during which time it faced numerous challenges, including invasions by the Teutonic Knights and the Russian Empire. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Dorpat was able to maintain its independence and mint its own coins, such as the 1 Schilling - Johannes III von der Rope ND (1499-1505) coin.
