© Sulfur
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1 Schilling Sword left; key right ND
1558 year| Copper | 1.03 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Dorpat (Livonian Confederation) |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian occupation (1558) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1558 |
| Value | 1 Schilling |
| Currency | Schilling (1422-1558) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#151660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by degraded legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO · NOVA · TARPATA ·
Translation:
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Bishopric of Dorpat, now known as Tartu, Estonia, was part of the Livonian Confederation, a historical region in the Baltic states. The 1 Schilling coin from 1558 features a unique design, with a sword on the left and a key on the right, symbolizing the power of the bishop and the unlocking of knowledge.
