Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obv.: Crowned male bust in armor turned right, separating the inscription in half-rim: SIGIS - AVG.REX; at the bottom horizontally in two lines: .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. Rv.: 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 of Lithuania) that divide the inscription in the rim: MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITVA. Date: 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin. Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm. Weight 1.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_442

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obv. Crowned male bust armor turned right separating inscription half-rim Sigis - Avg.Rex bottom horizontally two lines .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L Rv. Lithuanian Chase Pogon turned left under crown dividing date 15 - 46 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms Lithuania divide rim Moneta.Magni.Dvc.Litva Date 1546 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 22.5–23.0 mm Weight 1.97 g round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central scene mounted rider armor holding shield horse depicted profile flowing tail mane rider horse enclosed beaded inner border surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements coin edge slightly irregular metal variations tone darker gray lighter silvery highlights areas subtle brownish-gray patina fine surface scratches nicks.