Bishopric of Dorpat 1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel, 1555 – 1556

Without shield; sword right; key left and 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 1555 – 1556
Ruler Hermann II Wesel (1552–1558)
Composition Billon (.1875 silver)
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.16
Diameter (mm) 18
Thickness (mm) 0.7
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel from Bishopric of Dorpat. Issued from 1555 to 1556. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.16 g.

Obverse
Branch beside flowers surrounded by legend. (Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus DarpatensisHermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat)
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova DarpatensisNew coin of Dorpat)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1556  — (15)56
ND (1555)  — Obverse legend starts at 12:00
1555  — (15)55; Obverse legend starts at 9:00

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