Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating the inscription in a half-circle at the top: SIGIS - AVG.REX; at the bottom horizontally in two lines: POLO.MAG/.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Chaser (Pogon) turned left; below, under the crown dividing the date 15 - 47, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Columns of Giedymina coat of arms that divide the rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITVA. 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~22.3–22.7 mm; weight 1.83 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_445

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 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 Chaser Pogon turned left under crown dividing date 15 - 47 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Giedymina coat arms divide rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvc.Litva 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~22.3–22.7 mm weight 1.83 g round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing embossed right-facing male profile wearing crown decorative collar surrounded ornate raised borders ring small dots several letters decorative elements rim lower edge darker gray areas wear.