Pfennig

1515Circulation

Obverse

Crowned bust surrounded by legend

Legend
English
EPE · TARPAT
Episcopus Darpatensis Bishopric of Dorpat

Reverse

Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend

Legend
English
MONE · TARPAT
Moneta Darpatensis Coin of Dorpat

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • Dorpat

Physical

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

Details

Value
Pfennig
= 1/108 Mark
= 1/27 Ferding
= 1/3 Schilling
= 2 Scherf
Type
Circulation
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Some sources, like Haljak, say they were minted under Johannes V Blankenfeld (1518-1527); however, with the bust design of Christian Bomhower (1515-1518) being agreed upon, and with the coins listing the name Johannes most likely belonging to Johannes IV Duesborg (1513-1514), the type without a name was probably struck during the time no ruler was in power (1515). The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. No date (1515): 1) EPE · TARPAT / MONE · TARPAT 2) EPE · TARPAT / MONE · TARPA 3) EPE · TARPA / MONET · TARPAT 4) TARPAT · EPS / MONE · TARPAT