Caption

Livonian szelag, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572), (interregnum); Chodkiewicz, Jan Hieronimowicz (ca. 1537–1579), (administrator of Livonia); Iberfeld, Walentyn (fl. 1572–1573), publisher; Hincza, Jakub (fl. 1572–1573), publisher. Gryf z Mieczem (coat of arms; Inflanty), coat of arms, griffins; Jagiellonians (dynasty). Polish coin. Obverse: Griffin with raised sword turned left separating the rim inscription DVCATVS.LIVONIE. Reverse: below the value number I, inscription SCHIL/LING below the year 1572; rim inscription MON. NOVA. ARGENTE. Axis 340°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_257

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Keywords

Livonian szelag Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 interregnum Chodkiewicz Jan Hieronimowicz ca 1537–1579 administrator Livonia Iberfeld Walentyn fl 1572–1573 publisher Hincza Jakub Gryf z Mieczem coat arms Inflanty griffins Jagiellonians dynasty Polish coin Obverse Griffin raised sword turned left separating rim inscription Dvcatvs.Livonie Reverse value number I inscription SCHIL Ling year 1572 Mon Nova Argente Axis 340° single round metal coin shown white background coin worn textured surface raised designs outer rim appearing shades gray dark gray brownish-gray hints muted yellow central area coin features raised complex motif curved angular shapes ring small dots surrounding outer band contains repeated marks decorative elements coin's edges slightly irregular small dents surface variations patina uneven coloration across face.