Caption

Livonian half-mark (half-fine) of Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572), (interregnum). Issued under Jan Hieronimowicz Chodkiewicz (ca. 1537–1579), administrator of Livonia; publishers Walentyn Iberfeld and Jakub Hincza (fl. 1572–1573). Silver coin (half-mark), 1573. Obverse: below the inscription: H, LB/MARCK and two heraldic shields with the Eagle and Pogon; below the year: .1573.; rim inscription: .MONE.NOVA.ARGENTEA; reverse: a griffin with a raised sword turned to the left separating the rim inscription: . - DVCATVS.LIVONIAE. Heraldic elements: Gryf z Smierz (coat of arms; Inflanty), griffins, Jagiellonians (dynasty), Pogon, Eagle. Axis 45 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_298

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Keywords

Livonian half-mark half-fine Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 interregnum Issued under Jan Hieronimowicz Chodkiewicz ca 1537–1579 administrator Livonia publishers Walentyn Iberfeld Jakub Hincza fl 1572–1573 Silver coin half-mark 1573 Obverse inscription H Lb Marck two heraldic shields Eagle Pogon year .1573 rim inscription .Mone.Nova.Argentea reverse griffin raised sword turned left separating - Dvcatvs.Livoniae Heraldic elements Gryf z Smierz coat arms Inflanty griffins Jagiellonians dynasty Axis 45 degrees round metallic coin raised heraldic design featuring stylized animal wings curled tail center surrounded raised circular border decorative edge elements surface textured worn areas varying highlights shadows visible colors metallic silver shades gray white background.