Bishopric of Dorpat 1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel, 1557 – 1558

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Dorpat Bishopric of Dorpat
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1558)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel
Year 1557 – 1558
Ruler Hermann II Wesel (1552–1558)
Composition Silver (.578)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.65
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel from Bishopric of Dorpat. Issued from 1557 to 1558. Struck in Silver (.578). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 2.65 g.

Obverse
Two-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus Darpatensis
Hermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat)
Reverse
Crossed sword and key in shield surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1558  — (15)58
1557  — (15)57

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