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Lithuanian half-thaler (mezzo ducato with countersignature), Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572) — countersignature by Giovanni Battista Ravaschiero (fl. 1525–1560), publisher; mezzo ducato issued for Philip II Habsburg (King of Naples and Sicily; 1554–1598). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right; rim inscription PHILIP.R.ANG.FR.NEAP.PR.HISP.; mintmaster's mark: tied monogram IBR Rw in coin field. Reverse: crowned oval multi-field heraldic shield; divided rim inscription PO-SVIMVS.DEVM.ADTOREM.N-OS; countersignature of King Sigismund Augustus: tied monogram SA in rim under crown dividing the date 15–64 (1554–1560/1564). Issued in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius) and Kingdom of Naples (Naples); Polish coin; features coats of arms, countermarks, countersignatures, heraldic shields, and royal bust.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Lithuanian half-thaler mezzo ducato countersignature Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Giovanni Battista Ravaschiero fl 1525–1560 publisher mezzo ducato issued Philip II Habsburg Naples Sicily 1554–1598 Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right rim inscription PHILIP.R.ANG.FR.NEAP.PR.HISP mintmaster's mark tied monogram IBR Rw coin field Reverse oval multi-field heraldic shield divided rim inscription PO-SVIMVS.DEVM.ADTOREM.N-OS King Sigismund Augustus monogram SA rim under crown dividing date 15–64 1554–1560 1564 Issued Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Kingdom Polish coin features coats arms countermarks countersignatures heraldic shields royal bust round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing ornate crown layered collar surrounded decorative raised dots edging coin displays engraved ornamental details relief patterns visible areas wear scratches primary colors visible shades silver gray.