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1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey Pointy shields with retrograde squiggles
1543 year| Billon (.1875 silver) | 1.13 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Bishop | Johannes VI Bey (1528-1543) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1543 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.1875 silver) |
| Weight | 1.13 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#149423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in pointy shield surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA · NOVA · EL · TA
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of pointy shields and retrograde squiggles on its design, which sets it apart from other coins of the time.
