Caption

Lithuanian sixer, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Coats of arms: Jagiellonians (dynasty), Pogon (Lithuania), Giedyminus Columns. Royal crowned male bust in armor facing right, dividing year 15 - 6Z, inscription around rim: .SIGIS.AV, STVS.REX.POLO.MA, IT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit facing left, below the value number VI and the Column coat of arms dividing the inscription around the rim: .GROSSVS.SEXDVP -, AG.DVCAT.LITVA, 1562. Iconography: Sigismund II Augustus (1520–1572) — male bust. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 31.0–31.5 mm; weight 14.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_497

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Keywords

Lithuanian sixer Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty Pogon Lithuania Giedyminus Columns Royal crowned male bust armor facing right dividing year 15 - 6Z inscription rim .Sigis.Av Stvs.Rex.Polo.Ma Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit left value number VI Column coat arms dividing .Grossvs.Sexdvp - Ag.Dvcat.Litva 1562 Iconography 1520–1572 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 31.0–31.5 mm weight 14.24 g circular metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile bearded man right wearing detailed crown layered collar surrounded beaded inner border outer rim decorative raised elements coin displays varied textures smooth rough areas scratches small nicks edge tones silver-gray slightly darker gray shadows recessed areas.