Pfennig
1426–1441Circulation
Obverse
Vertical, two-ended lump surrounded by legend
TIDERICI · EPI
Dietrich, Bishop
Reverse
Crossed sword and key surrounded by legend
MONETA · TARB ·
Coin of Dorpat
Edge
TypeType: Plain
Issues
Physical
Metal
Billon
Weight
0.39 g
Diameter
13 mm
Thickness
0.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Details
Value
Pfennig
Type
Circulation
Ruler
Theoderic III Resler (Dietrich III Resler) (1413–1426), Dietrich Gronow (1427–1440)
Demonetized
Yes
Notes
In 1426, at the end of the Livonian Order's monetary reform, the Lübische's name was changed to Pfennig. While this coin is sometimes given Dietrich III Resler's full date-range (1413-1441), this coin has the ruler's symbol on the obverse rather than a crossed sword and key, indicating this coin was minted as a Pfennig after the end of the monetary reform. Some sources list the ruler as being Dietrich III Resler, while other sources list the ruler as being Dietrich IV Resler. It is currently unknown whether this coin belonged to Dietrich Resler or Dietrich Gronow. Once it is established, this page will be updated