Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription IS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1561; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription .MO,TA.MAGNI.DV,.LITV. 1561. Coats of arms of the Jagiellons; eagles. Coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_183

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.9Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1561 inscription .MO Ta.Magni.Dv .Litv 1561 Coats arms Jagiellons eagles Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn gray surface featuring raised circular border central depiction mounted figure horse rendered low relief visible outlines textured surfaces decorative raised elements surround central scene outer edge repeated shapes forming band colors visible include various shades gray silver subtle darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray highlights raised portions.