Ferding

1555–1557Circulation

Obverse

Shield of 2-fold arms in circle

Legend
English
HERMA. DEI. G(R). EP(I). T(A).
Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus Darpatensis Hermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat

Reverse

Shield of Dorpat arms in circle, date at end of legend

Legend
English
MONETA. NOVA. TA.
Moneta Nova Darpatensis New coin of Dorpat

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Dorpat

    Type 1

    VF€360XF€490
  • 1555 Dorpat

    Type 1, (15)55; Date above reverse shield

  • 1555 Dorpat

    Type 1, (15)55; Date in reverse legend

  • Dorpat

    Type 1

    VF€360XF€490
  • 1556 Dorpat

    Type 1, (15)56; Date in reverse legend

  • 1556 Dorpat

    Type 2, (15)56; Date above reverse shield

  • 1556 Dorpat

    Type 2, (15)56; Date in reverse legend

  • Dorpat

    Type 1

    VF€360XF€490
  • 1557 Dorpat

    Type 1, (15)57; Date in reverse legend

  • 1557 Dorpat

    Type 2

Catalogue numbers

MB#
25

Physical

Metal
Silver .578
Weight
2.59 g
Diameter
24.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Ferding
= 1/4 Mark
= 9 Schilling
= 27 Pfennig (Artiger)
Also called
1/4 Mark = 4 Schilling
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Hermann II
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Ref. S-5237, 5238, varieties exist