Bishopric of Dorpat 1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel, 1554

With shield; key up

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Dorpat Bishopric of Dorpat
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1558)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel
Year 1554
Ruler Hermann II Wesel (1552–1558)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.17
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel from Bishopric of Dorpat. Issued in 1554. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.17 g.

Obverse
Branch and flowers in shield surrounded by legend. (Hermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat)
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend. (New coin of Dorpat)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1554  — (15)54; Reverse legend starts at 12:00
1554  — (15)54; Reverse legend starts at 9:00

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