1/2 Mark - Hermann II Wesel

€142,197.00
IssuerDorpat, Bishopric of
Year1557
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Mark = 18 Schilling
CurrencySchilling (1422-1558)
CompositionSilver (.578)
Weight5.32 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Fed#75
Obverse descriptionFour-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHERMAN · DEI · GRA · EPIS · TARP ·
(Translation: Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus Darpatensis Hermann, with God`s grace, Bishop of Dorpat)
Reverse descriptionCrossed sword and key in curvy shield separating date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA · NOVA · TARPATENSIS 5 - 7
(Translation: Moneta Nova Darpatensis New coin of Dorpat)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1557  - (15)57 -
Catalog ID9805009550
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