Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armor turned right, separating the inscription in half-rim: SIGIS - AVG.REX; at the bottom horizontally in two lines: LO.MAG./VX.LI. 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 Giedymina; rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITV. Date: 1546. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius (Poland/Lithuania). Coin; diameter 22.5–23.0 mm; weight 2.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_444

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armor turned right separating inscription half-rim Sigis - Avg.Rex bottom horizontally two lines Lo.Mag Vx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Chase Pogon turned left under crown dividing date 15 - 46 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Giedymina rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvc.Litv Date 1546 Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 22.5–23.0 mm weight 2.09 g round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central scene mounted figure armor holding banner horse rider detailed visible tack armor lines surrounded beaded inner rim coin edge displays raised outer rim repeating raised shapes patina spots areas darker gray brownish discoloration lighter silvery highlights raised designs color palette includes silver-gray small patches brownish tones.