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 in two lines: .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. Rv.: Lithuanian Chase turned left; below under the crown dividing the date 15 - 48 a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the coat of arms Giedyminus Columns that divide the inscription in the rim: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. 1548, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; dia. 23.0–23.2 mm; weight 1.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_452

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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 two lines .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L Rv. Lithuanian Chase left under crown dividing date 15 - 48 tied monogram composed letters SA coat arms Giedyminus Columns divide rim Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva 1548 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin dia 23.0–23.2 mm weight 1.85 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised circular border intricate engraved imagery central depiction mounted figure horse visible tack flowing tail ornate armor clothing details figure decorative elements inner circle metal areas slight tarnish texture variations darker gray recesses lighter silvery highlights raised parts.