Schilling

1554Circulation

Obverse

Branch and flowers in shield surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
HERMA · DEI · G · EP · TA
Hermann Dei Gratia Episcopus Darpatensis
Hermann, with God's grace, Bishop of Dorpat

Reverse

Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MONE · NOVA · TA · 54
Moneta Nova Darpatensis
New coin of Dorpat

Edge

Type Plain

Issues

  • 1554 Dorpat

    (15)54; Reverse legend starts at 9:00

  • 1554 Dorpat

    (15)54; Reverse legend starts at 12:00

Physical

Metal
Billon .1875
Weight
1.17 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
Schilling
= 1/36 Mark
= 1/9 Ferding
= 3 Pfennig (Artiger)
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Hermann II Wesel (1552–1558)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

The exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary. 1554 (reverse legend starts at 12:00): 1) HERMA · DEI · G · EP · TA / MONE · NOVA · TA · 54 1554 (reverse legend starts at 9:00): 1) HERMA · DEI · G · EP · TA / MONE · NO · TA · 54