1/2 Mark - Jan Chodkiewicz Dole Castle

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1573
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Mark
Currency Mark (1570-1573)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.4 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3113, Haljak II#978, Fed#630
Obverse description Griffin holding sword facing left and surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering DVCATVS · LIVONIAE
(Translation: Ducatus Livoniae Duchy of Livonia)
Reverse description Two shields above date and surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONE · NOVA · ARGENTEA HALB MARCK 1573
(Translation: Moneta Nova Argentea New silver coin)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1573 - -
Numisquare ID 4640006660
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