Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), good preservation; coats of arms: Lithuanian Pogon (obverse) with inscription in rim between pearly borders: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MA.DL; Polish Eagle (reverse) with inscription in rim between pearly borders: .MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA; 1545–1566; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin; diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.2 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_159

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 good preservation coats arms Lithuanian Pogon obverse inscription rim pearly borders .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Ma.Dl Polish Eagle reverse .Moneta.Mag.Dvc.Litva 1545–1566 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.2 g round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver featuring raised central design mounted figure horseback visible armor raised arm surrounded circular border decorative elements areas showing darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.