Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), good condition, R3 rarity; emblems of the Jagiellons dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: Eagle (obverse) and Pogon (Lithuanian emblem, reverse). Obv.: Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearly borders: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon; year 1546 below; rim inscription between pearly borders: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV. Dated 1546, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin, diameter ~19.6–20.0 mm, weight 1.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_482

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 good condition R3 rarity emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coins motifs Eagle obverse Pogon Lithuanian emblem reverse Obv. Polish Eagle rim inscription pearly borders .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Rev. Lithuanian Pogon year 1546 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Dated 1546 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.22 g circular metallic object raised textured surface showing stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded decorative circular border raised ornamental elements rim object primarily silver-gray variations darker gray recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised details background white.