Bishopric of Dorpat 1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel, 1554 – 1555

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Information

Country Bishopric of Dorpat Bishopric of Dorpat
Currency Schilling (1422 – 1558)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel
Year 1554 – 1555
Ruler Hermann II Wesel (1552–1558)
Composition Silver (.578)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.58
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ferding - Hermann II Wesel from Bishopric of Dorpat. Issued from 1554 to 1555. Struck in Silver (.578). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 2.58 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
1555  Type 1, (15)55; Date above reverse shield
1555  Type 1, (15)55; Date in reverse legend
1554  Type 1, (15)54; Date in reverse legend
ND (1552-1553)  Type 2

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