Caption

Sixer coin of Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armor facing right, dividing the date 15—62, with inscription '.SIGIS.AVGVS.VS.EX.POLO.MAG.LIT.' Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) facing left, below value numeral VI and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, dividing inscription 'SSVS.SEXDVPL-MAG.DVCAT.LITVA.' Dated 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Polish–Lithuanian coin; diameter ~31.5–31.9 mm; weight 14.78 g. Subjects/iconography: royal bust, Pogon, Giedyminus (Gediminas) Columns; male busts; Polish coins; Sigismund II Augustus iconography.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A33_500

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Keywords

Sixer coin Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armor facing right dividing date 15 62 inscription .Sigis.Avgvs.Vs.Ex.Polo.Mag.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit Pogon facing left value numeral VI Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing inscription Ssvs.Sexdvpl-Mag.Dvcat.Litva Dated 1562 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian coin diameter ~31.5–31.9 mm weight 14.78 g Subjects iconography royal bust Giedyminus Gediminas male busts Polish coins Sigismund II Augustus iconography round metallic object raised circular border textured surface showing central depiction mounted figure horse figure horse rendered low-relief lines shapes surrounding area contains patterned inner ring outer ring raised decorative elements metal shades gray silver subtle darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights across surface.