Pfennig

Metal
Billon
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value: Pfennig

Type: Circulation

Ruler: Johannes IV Duesborg (1513–1514)

Demonetized: Yes

Notes

While the legend states Johannes's name, which Johannes that is is not fully agreed upon. Some sources, like Federov, say this coin was minted under Johannes IV Duesborg (1513-1514); others, like Haljak, say they were minted under Johannes V Blankenfeld (1518-1527). The design of the Pfennigs definitely issued by Johannes V Blankenfeld are quite unique, and seeing as how the ruler who came before him, Christian Bomhower (1515-1518), switched from using the bust on the obverse to a crossed sword and key, it seems unlikely that Johannes V Blankenfeld would go back to the bust design. For that reason, the coins with Johannes's name will be listed under Johannes IV Duesborg here

Obverse

Crowned bust surrounded by legend

Legend

English

IOHANES · EPS

Johannes Episcopus Johannes, Bishop

Reverse

Crossed sword and key under three dots and surrounded by legend

Legend

English

MO · NO · TARPAT

Moneta Nova Darpatensis New coin of Dorpat

Edge

TypeType: Plain

Issues

Dorpat