Caption

Livonian half-mark (half-fine), Chodkiewicz, Jan Hieronimowicz (ca. 1537–1579), (administrator of Livonia), Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572), (interregnum), Hincza, Jakub (fl. 1572–1573), publisher, Iberfeld, Walentyn (fl. 1572–1573), publisher, Pilawa (coat of arms), Gryf z mieczem (coat of arms; Inflanty), coats of arms, griffins, Jagiellons (dynasty), Polish coin, inscriptions, coats of arms, heraldic shields, Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms). Obverse: Below the inscription: HALB/MARCK and two heraldic shields with the Eagle and Pogon; below the year: .15; rim inscription: .MONE.N.ARGENTEA. Reverse: A griffin with a raised sword turned to the left, separating the rim inscription: .-DVCA, LIVONIA, 1573. Inflanty, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A74_160

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Livonian half-mark half-fine Chodkiewicz Jan Hieronimowicz ca 1537–1579 administrator Livonia Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 interregnum Hincza Jakub fl 1572–1573 publisher Iberfeld Walentyn Pilawa coat arms Gryf z mieczem Inflanty coats griffins Jagiellons dynasty Polish coin inscriptions heraldic shields Eagle Pogon Obverse inscription Halb Marck two heraldic shields year .15 rim inscription .Mone.N.Argentea Reverse griffin raised sword turned left separating .-Dvca 1573 circular metallic object worn surface small irregular hole near edge showing embossed decorative elements curved floral shapes partially visible raised border visible colors include shades gray silver.