Caption

Lithuanian grosz per Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour facing right; rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross and at bottom by armour: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:D:L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) facing left, below the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms and the date 15 - 45; rim inscription: .MONETA:MAG. - .DVC:LITVA. 1545. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 24.6–25.0 mm; weight 2.42 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_494

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armour facing right rim inscription divided top crown cross bottom .Sigis.Avg.R - Ex.Pol.M D L Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit Pogon facing left Columns Gediminas coat arms date 15 - 45 rim inscription .Moneta Mag - .Dvc Litva 1545 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 24.6–25.0 mm weight 2.42 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central relief mounted figure horse surrounded raised circular border decorative raised elements outer rim surface displays scratches small dents areas uneven wear darker spots subtle variations gray tones.