Caption

Lithuanian sixer, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonian dynasty; royal bust coin. Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right, inscription around: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MAG.DVX.LITVA. Reverse: under the ducal mitre a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the year 1547; on the sides of the shield the numeral V - I; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.SEXDVP.MAG.DVCAT9.LITVAN. Date: 1547. Region: Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland. Diameter about 28.3–28.7 mm. Weight 5.29 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_496

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Keywords

Lithuanian sixer Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonian dynasty royal bust coin Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mag.Dvx.Litva Reverse under ducal mitre shield Lithuanian Pahonia year 1547 sides numeral V - I rim inscription Gross.Ar.Sexdvp.Mag.Dvcat9.Litvan Date 1547 Region Grand Duchy Lithuania Diameter 28.3–28.7 mm Weight 5.29 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing embossed central scene mounted figure horse surrounded ornate circular border decorative rope- edging sculpted flourishes outer rim features raised stylized characters decorative elements integrated design visible colors silver-gray darker gray recessed areas.