Bishopric of Dorpat 1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey, 1542
Pointy shields with regular squiggles; sword left; key right and up
Information
Country
Bishopric of Dorpat
Bishopric of Dorpat
Currency
Schilling
(1422 – 1558)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey
Year
1542
Ruler
Johannes VI Bey
(1528–1543)
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 - Johannes VI Bey from Bishopric of Dorpat. Issued in 1542. Struck in Billon (.1875 silver). Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.17 g.
- Obverse
- Pointy shield with regular squiggles and surrounded by legend. (Dominus Johannes Elector DarpatensisJohannes, elected Master of Dorpat)
- Reverse
- Crossed sword and key in pointy shield under date and surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova DarpatensisNew coin of Dorpat)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1542 | — | (15)4Z | 25% | |
| ND (1540-1542) | — | 75% |
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