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Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, Polish coin, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), royal bust, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) - iconography, male bust, Columns of Giedymina (coat of arms; Lithuania), monograms, SA tied monogram. Obv.: 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. Rv.: Lithuanian Chaser turned left; below, under the crown dividing the date 15–47, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the coat of arms of the Columns that divide the rim inscription: MONETA·MAGNI·DVC·LITVA. 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin. Diameter 22.3–22.7 mm; weight 1.83 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_446

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Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms Polish coin Pogon coat Lithuania royal bust 1520–1572 - iconography male bust Columns Giedymina monograms Sa tied monogram Obv. Crowned armour turned right separating inscription half-circle top Sigis·Avg·Rex bottom horizontally two lines Polo·Mag ·Dvx·L Rv. Lithuanian Chaser left under crown dividing date 15–47 tied monogram composed letters SA divide rim inscription Moneta·Magni·Dvc·Litva 1547 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 22.3–22.7 mm weight 1.83 g round metallic object gray-silver surface showing raised central depiction mounted figure wearing armor helmet horse visible tack flowing tail shown profile central scene circular beaded border band raised decorative elements following rim surface areas varied sheen slight wear lighter silver highlights raised details darker gray recessed areas color palette shades gray silver.