Caption

Lithuanian grosz, 1555. Obverse: crowned male bust of Sigismund II Augustus in armour, profile to the right; rim inscription: .SIGIS.A, X. - POL.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below date 1555 and Columns of Gediminas coat of arms; rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT9.LITVA. Material: coin; diameter ~24.4–24.5 mm; weight 2.27 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A34_161

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz 1555 Obverse crowned male bust Sigismund II Augustus armour profile right rim inscription .Sigis.A X - Pol.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left date 1555 Columns Gediminas coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat9.Litva Material coin diameter ~24.4–24.5 mm weight 2.27 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse rider holding raised sword shield surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge metal areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights visible wear small surface scratches.