Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obv.: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1561; in the rim between pearly borders inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.9.LITV.1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland), diameter ~19.3–19.5 mm, weight 1.26 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_432

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obv. Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Rev. Lithuanian Pogon year 1561 .Moneta.Magni.Dvca.9.Litv.1561 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.3–19.5 mm weight 1.26 g circular metallic object raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings ornate tail feathers surrounded raised rim decorative edge surface variations texture smoother worn rough areas metal predominantly silvery-gray color subtle darker gray tones recessed areas slight lighter highlights raised sections object slightly irregular outer edge patina gives aged slightly tarnished appearance.