| Emittente | Dorpat, Bishopric of |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1224-1248 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Hohlpfennig |
| Valuta | Denier (1224-1346) |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 0.13 g |
| Diametro | 12 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered (bracteate) |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Haljak II#453 |
| Descrizione del dritto | A lot of lines and dots incoherently spread throughout a disk pretending to be... something. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Uniface (brakteat). |
| Scrittura del rovescio | |
| Legenda del rovescio | |
| Bordo | Smooth. |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1224-1248) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1212526860 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This Denier Bracteate was issued by Hermann I, Bishop of Dorpat (1224-1248), a key figure in the Livonian Crusade. Dorpat (Tartu) was a critical stronghold; Hermann I consolidated the Bishopric's power in a newly Christianized territory. Coinage issuance, even rudimentary, signifies established ecclesiastical authority and economic infrastructure, reflecting the bishop's temporal and spiritual sovereignty in the Baltic region.
Artistry: The engraver of this 13th-century bracteate is anonymous, typical for the era. Stylistically, it reflects simplified, schematic designs characteristic of early medieval Baltic coinage, often a provincial interpretation of Romanesque or early Gothic motifs. Bracteates are single-sided, with the design impressed into a thin flan. Issues like Haljak II#453 commonly feature ecclesiastical symbols such as a crozier, bishop's mitre, or stylized cross, conveying the issuer's authority.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 0.13 grams and measuring 12 millimeters, this silver bracteate exemplifies the fragility and economic utility of early medieval coinage. High-points, typically the most prominent design features, are often the first to show wear or weakness due to the single-die strike. Common technical qualities include uneven strikes, off-centering, and flan cracks, inherent to the thinness of the fabric. A well-preserved example exhibits a relatively clear central device with minimal flan damage.