Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of 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. Dated 1558, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; Polish coin; metal unspecified; diameter ~19.0–19.3 mm; weight 1.13 g. Coats of arms: Jagiellons; eagles; Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_424

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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 Dated 1558 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish coin metal unspecified diameter ~19.0–19.3 mm weight 1.13 g Coats arms Jagiellons eagles Pogon round metallic coin worn textured surface showing relief scene mounted knight wearing armor helmet holding shield lance seated horse circular raised border surrounds central scene ring raised decorative elements follows edge coin displays variations gray silver tones darker shading recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces.