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.DGREX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit, below year 15-66, in the rim between pearl borders an inscription divided by the Jastrzebiec coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. 1566. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Tykocin, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.5–20.5 mm; weight 1.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_435

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit year 15-66 inscription divided Jastrzebiec coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litv 1566 Grand Duchy Lithuania Tykocin Coin diameter 19.5–20.5 mm weight 1.12 g round metal coin raised central design bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border decorative motifs surface textured wear small scratches visible colors shades gray silver subtle darker gray areas.