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 1558; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1558. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, Polish; diameter 19.0–19.3 mm; weight 1.13 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_423

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (8.0Mb) / 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 1558 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1558 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish diameter 19.0–19.3 mm weight 1.13 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathering surrounded raised circular border outer featuring repeated decorative shapes object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas slight darker patina recessed areas.