© Haljak Coin Auction
© Haljak Coin Auction
1 Schilling - Sede Vacante ND
1515 year| Billon (.281 silver) | 1.19 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (1515) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1515 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Billon (.281 silver) |
| Weight | 1.19 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#142111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key under dot surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: mON : NO : TARPATEN
Lettering (regular font): MON : NO : TARPATEN
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Darpatensis
Translation: New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Comment
The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.No date:
1) S : PETRE : ORA : P : NOP / MON : NO : TARPATEN
2) S : PETRE : OR : P : NO / MON : NO : TARPATEN
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 Lithuania and the Kingdom of Poland. Despite these challenges, the Bishopric of Dorpat was able to maintain its independence and continue minting its own coins, including the 1 Schilling - Sede Vacante ND (1515) coin made of Billon (.281 silver) weighing 1.19 g. This coin is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the region during a time of great uncertainty.
