1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey Pointy shields with regular squiggles, sword left, key right and up

€1.00
IssuerDorpat, Bishopric of
Year1540-1542
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1558)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.17 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#632, Fed#51
Obverse descriptionPointy shield with regular squiggles and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDOMI · IOHA · EL · TA
(Translation: Dominus Johannes Elector Darpatensis Johannes, elected Master of Dorpat)
Reverse descriptionCrossed sword and key in pointy shield under date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · TA 4Z
(Translation: Moneta Nova Darpatensis New coin of Dorpat)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1540-1542)  - -
1542  - (15)4Z -
Catalog ID2809080260
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