Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Obv.: Crowned male bust in armor facing right, separating an inscription in a half-circle at the top: SIGIS - AVG.REX. At the bottom horizontally in two lines: OLO.MA / XL. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon (Chase) facing left; below, under the crown dividing the date 15 - 66, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Jastrzebiec coat of arms, which divide an inscription in a circle: ONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. 1566. Polish coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Tykocin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_176

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Obv. Crowned male bust armor facing right separating inscription half-circle top Sigis - Avg.Rex bottom horizontally two lines Olo.Ma Xl Rev. Lithuanian Pogon Chase facing left under crown dividing date 15 - 66 tied monogram composed letters SA Jastrzebiec coat arms divide circle Oneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva 1566 Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Tykocin round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing crown ornate collar coin displays textured rim decorative raised elements uneven edge visible colors shades gray silver darker charcoal tones.