Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription '.SIG. S.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '15 - 66'; in rim between pearl borders an inscription divided by the Jastrzebiec coat of arms: '.MONETA.MAG. - DVCAT.' 1566. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Tykocin, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.0–20.0 mm; weight 1.11 g. Emblems: Jagiellons dynasty, eagles, Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_434

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearl borders inscription .Sig S.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 15 - 66 pearl borders inscription divided Jastrzebiec coat arms .Moneta.Mag - Dvcat 1566 Grand Duchy Lithuania Tykocin Coin diameter 19.0–20.0 mm weight 1.11 g Emblems Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon round metallic object worn textured surface showing shallow relief design metal mostly gray lighter silvery highlights darker gray areas wear object irregular edge circular border decorative raised elements central motif includes curved angular shapes appearance aged tarnished metal piece varied gray tones subtle surface scratches.