1/2 Mark

1557Circulation

Obverse

Four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
English
HERMAN · DEI · GRA · EPIS · TARP ·
Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus Darpatensis Hermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat

Reverse

Crossed sword and key in curvy shield separating date and surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONETA · NOVA · TARPATENSIS
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
5 - 7
New coin of Dorpat

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1557 Dorpat

    (15)57

Physical

Metal
Silver .578
Weight
5.32 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
1/2 Mark
= 2 Ferding
= 18 Schilling
= 54 Pfennig (Artiger)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Hermann II Wesel (1552–1558)
Demonetized
Yes