Caption

Livonian half-mark (half-fine), 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 (HALB/MARCK). Obverse: below the inscription HALB/MARCK two escutcheons 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. 1573. Features coats of arms (Gryf z mieczem), gryphons, Jagiellon dynasty motifs, inscriptions and escutcheons.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A74_155

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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 Halb Marck Obverse inscription HALB MARCK two escutcheons Eagle Pogon year .1573 rim inscription .Mone.Nova.Argentea Reverse griffin raised sword turned left separating .-Dvcatvs.Livoniae 1573 Features coats arms Gryf z mieczem gryphons Jagiellon dynasty motifs inscriptions escutcheons round metallic object worn silver-gray surface sits white background object embossed decorative elements central shield- motif ornamental shapes surrounding beaded circular border band raised decorative symbols shapes edge surface scratches patina create darker gray tones recessed areas raised areas lighter silver-gray.