© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey Pointy shield and curvy shield ND
| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.12 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes VI Bey (1528-1543) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1539 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.12 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in curvy shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · TAR ·
Lettering (regular font): MONETA · NOVA · TAR ·
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 reign of Johannes VI Bey, who was the Bishop of Dorpat (now known as Tartu, Estonia) from 1528 to 1539. The coin features a unique combination of a pointy shield and a curvy shield on its design, which sets it apart from other coins of the time. Additionally, the use of billon (a silver-copper alloy) in the coin's minting process was a common practice during this period, as it helped to debase the currency and make it more accessible to the general population.
