Ferding

1520–1525Circulation

Obverse

Person holding key above six-sectioned shield surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
SANT · PE - ORA · P · N' ·
Sanctus Peter Orate Protector Nos
Saint Peter, we pray you protect us

Reverse

Crossed sword and key in shield under date and surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MONE · NO · ARG · IOAN · E · T 15Z1
Moneta Nova Argentea Johannes Episcopus Darpatensis
New silver coin of Johannes, Bishop of Dorpat

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1520 Dorpat

    15Z0

  • 1521 Dorpat

    15Z1

  • 1522 Dorpat

    15ZZ

  • 1525 Dorpat

    15Z5; Confirmation needed

Physical

Metal
Silver .930
Weight
2.67 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Ferding
= 1/4 Mark
= 9 Schilling
= 27 Pfennig (Artiger)
= 54 Scherf
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Johannes V Blankenfeld (1518–1527)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1520: 1) SANT · PETE - ORA · P · NO / MONE · NO · ARG · IOAN · EPI · TARPAT 1521: 1) SANT · PE - ORA · P · N · / MONE · NO · ARG · IOAN · E · T