Caption

Torun quarter-thaler, Lippe, Hans (mintmaster, 1629–1630), Sigismund III Vasa (king of Poland, 1566–1632) — Half-length portrait of the king to the right, wearing a crown and armour, holding a sword and a royal globus. Rim inscription divided at the top by the king's crown: rosette SIG.III.DG REX.POL.ET.SVEC.MDLRP rosette. Obverse(?) shows Coat of arms of Torun, below it the letters HL. Rim inscription divided at the top by an angel's head and at the bottom by the value marking 1/4 in an oval frame: rosette MON.NO.ARG.CIVIT-THORVNEN.1630 rosette. Dated 1630. Poland, Torun; coin; diameter 29.4 mm; axis 45 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_152

License type

Rights managed

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62.7Mb (8.3Mb) / 15.6in x 15.6in / 4681 x 4681 (300dpi)

Keywords

Torun quarter-thaler Lippe Hans mintmaster 1629–1630 Sigismund III Vasa king Poland 1566–1632 Half-length portrait right wearing crown armour holding sword royal globus Rim inscription divided top king's crown rosette SIG.III.DG REX.POL.ET.SVEC.MDLRP rosette Obverse Coat arms Torun letters HL angel's head bottom value marking 1 4 oval frame rosette MON.NO.ARG.CIVIT-THORVNEN.1630 rosette Dated 1630 coin diameter 29.4 mm axis 45 degrees round metal coin worn surface showing portrait profile bearded man wearing ornate clothing detailed ruffled collar decorative armor figure holds staff small orb topped cross raised rim circular beaded inner border surrounding decorative motifs relief work radiating outward metal areas darker patina lighter highlights giving grey silver appearance.