Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Pogon (Lithuanian) with the year 1563 below; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. 1563. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin (half-grosz), diameter 18.7–19.0 mm, weight 1.05 g. Emblems: Jagiellons dynasty, Polish eagle, Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_431

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Pogon Lithuanian year 1563 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litv 1563 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter 18.7–19.0 mm weight 1.05 g Emblems Jagiellons dynasty round metallic coin worn textured surface raised rim showing stylized bird outstretched wings ornate tail feathers center coin displays circular band decorative elements embossed shapes bird visible colors shades gray silver dark gray hints black.