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1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey Pointy shields with regular squiggles; sword left; key right and up
1542 (1540-1542) years| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.17 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes VI Bey (1528-1543) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1542 (1540-1542) |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#143674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in pointy shield under date and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA · NOVA · TA
4Z
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) DOMINVS · IOHAN · EL · TARP / MONETA · NOVA · TAR
2) DOMINVS · IOHA · EL · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TARP
3) DOMI · IOHA · EL · TAR / MONETA · NOVA · TARPT
4) DOMI · IOHA · EL · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TA
1542:
1) DOMI · IOHA · EL · TA / MONETA · NOVA · TA
2) DOMI · IO · EL · TAR / MONETA · NOVA · TA
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 early 16th century, the region was facing threats from neighboring powers, including the Grand Duchy of Moscow and the Teutonic Knights. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Dorpat was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, such as this 1 Schilling coin featuring Johannes VI Bey.
