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 SIGIS-AVG.REX in half-rim; at bottom horizontally in two lines: POLO.MAG./DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Chase turned left; below, under the crown dividing the date 15-47, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the coat of arms Giedymina's Columns that divide the rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin; diameter ~22.3–22.5 mm; weight 1.86 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_447

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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 SIGIS-AVG.REX half-rim bottom horizontally two lines Polo.Mag Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Chase left under crown dividing date 15-47 tied monogram composed letters SA coat arms Giedymina's Columns divide rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~22.3–22.5 mm weight 1.86 g round worn metallic coin raised portrait bearded man profile facing wearing crown ornate clothing coin surface scratches dents areas darker patina hints purple near left edge portrait metal silvery-gray darker gray slightly brownish tones rim decorative raised borders ring raised elements encircle portrait.