1 Schilling - Johannes VI Bey Pointy shields with retrograde squiggles

€1.00
IssuerDorpat, Bishopric of
Year1543
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1558)
CompositionBillon (.1875 silver)
Weight1.13 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#633
Obverse descriptionPointy shield with retrograde squiggles and surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDOMI · IOHAN · EL · TA
(Translation: Dominus Johannes Elector Darpatensis Johannes, elected Master of Dorpat)
Reverse descriptionCrossed sword and key in pointy shield surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · EL · TA
(Translation: Moneta Nova Darpatensis New coin of Dorpat)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
MintageND (1543)  - -
1543  - (15)34; Error date at the end of the reverse legend -
Catalog ID5116847690
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