Bishopric of Dorpat 1 Schilling - Hermann II Wesel, 1554
With shield; key down
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)
1.12
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 1.12 g.
- Obverse
- Branch and flowers in shield 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1554 | — | (15)54 |
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