Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating an inscription in a half-circle at the top: SIGIS • AVG. REX; at bottom horizontally in two lines: POLO • MAG / DVX • L. Reverse: Lithuanian Chase (Pogon) turned left; below, under the crown, dividing the date 15 - 46, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms). Rim inscription: MONETA • MAGNI • DVC • LITVA. 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_440

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1520–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right separating inscription half-circle top Sigis • Avg Rex bottom horizontally two lines Polo • Mag Dvx • L Reverse Lithuanian Chase Pogon turned left under crown dividing date 15 - 46 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms Rim inscription Moneta • Magni • Dvc • Litva 1546 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin single round metallic coin worn surface displaying raised central design mounted figure horse figure depicted low relief textured details worn edges surrounded raised border ring raised elements inner design coin mix gray brown tones areas darker gray patina lighter brown highlights metal surface displays scratches uneven wear subtle variations color texture across face.