Bishopric of Dorpat ½ Mark - Hermann II Wesel, 1557
Information
Country
Bishopric of Dorpat
Bishopric of Dorpat
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1558)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Mark - Hermann II Wesel
Year
1557
Ruler
Hermann II Wesel
(1552–1558)
Composition
Silver (.578)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
5.32
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Mark - Hermann II Wesel from Bishopric of Dorpat. Issued in 1557. Struck in Silver (.578). Measures 32 mm and weighs 5.32 g.
- Obverse
- Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus Darpatensis Hermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat)
- Reverse
- Crossed sword and key in curvy shield separating date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Darpatensis New coin of Dorpat)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1557 | — | (15)57 |
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