© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey Pointy shields; dotted circle 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#149422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in pointy shield surrounded by legend.
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · TARPATE
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) in the Livonian Confederation, a region in the Baltic States, during the 16th century. The coin features a unique design, including pointy shields and a dotted circle, and was made of billon, a type of alloy that contains .1875 silver. It weighs 1.12 grams and is considered a standard circulation coin of its time.
