Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1547; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1547, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coat of arms: Jagiellons dynasty; eagle and Pogon. Polish coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_185

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86.7Mb (8.2Mb) / 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 .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1547 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1547 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coat arms Jagiellons dynasty eagle Pogon Polish coin circular metallic coin shown white background raised rim detailed relief coin surface worn silver-gray tone darker gray shadows recessed areas subtle hints brownish tarnish central area raised depiction mounted figure horse visible tack stylized lines suggesting clothing armor rider rendered silver-gray metal darker shading grooves central imagery raised circular band outer ring repeated embossed shapes forming decorative border silver-gray darker gray contrasts appearance slight wear patina metallic highlights raised surfaces catch light.