Caption

Livonian szelag, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572), (interregnum); Jan Hieronimowicz Chodkiewicz (ca. 1537–1579), administrator of Livonia; publishers Walentyn Iberfeld (fl. 1572–1573) and Jakub Hincza (fl. 1572–1573). Coin (szelag), 1572. Obverse: griffin with raised sword turned left separating rim inscription DVCATVS.LIVONIE. Reverse: value number I with inscription SCHIL/LING below the year .7Z., rim inscription MON. NOVA. ARGENTE. Coat of arms: Gryf z Mieczem (griffin with sword). Jagiellonian dynasty; Polish coin. Axis 340°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A54_259

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Keywords

Livonian szelag Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 interregnum Jan Hieronimowicz Chodkiewicz ca 1537–1579 administrator Livonia publishers Walentyn Iberfeld fl 1572–1573 Jakub Hincza Coin szelag 1572 Obverse griffin raised sword turned left separating rim inscription Dvcatvs.Livonie Reverse value number I inscription SCHIL Ling year .7Z rim Mon Nova Argente Coat arms Gryf z Mieczem sword Jagiellonian dynasty Polish coin Axis 340° circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design animal figure within beaded inner border outer decorative rim object displays patina dark gray brown hints greenish yellowish tones areas lighter silvery wear.