Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, 1548. Obverse: Crowned male royal bust in armor turned right, inscription in half-circle 'SIGIS-AVG.REX' above and 'POLO.MAG./.DVX.L.' in two lines at bottom. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms) turned left, below a crown dividing the date 15–48, a tied monogram composed of the letters S A and the Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms of Lithuania) dividing the rim inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA'. Diameter ~22.7–23.0 mm; weight 2.06 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_216

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1548 Obverse Crowned male royal bust armor turned right inscription half-circle Sigis-Avg.Rex Polo.Mag .Dvx.L two lines bottom Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms turned left crown dividing date 15–48 tied monogram composed letters S Columns Gediminas Lithuania dividing rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva Diameter ~22.7–23.0 mm weight 2.06 g circular metal coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted armored knight horse rendered low-relief visible armor plates harness details knight holds long horizontal object shield side stylized mane tail coin rim features raised beaded inner border band raised decorative elements perimeter surface darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised edges subtle scratches wear .