Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, inscription SIGIS - AVG.REX above and POLO.MAG/ VX.L. below in two lines. Reverse: Lithuanian Chaser turned left; below, under the crown, the date 15-67 and a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms. Rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LI -. 1567, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter ~22.4–22.7 mm; weight 2.06 g. Subjects/styles: Polish coins; Jagiellonians dynasty; coats of arms; Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms); royal/male busts; monograms (tied SA).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_463

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right inscription SIGIS - AVG.REX Polo.Mag Vx.L two lines Reverse Lithuanian Chaser left under crown date 15-67 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms Rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Li - 1567 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter ~22.4–22.7 mm weight 2.06 g Subjects styles Polish coins Jagiellonians dynasty coats Pogon Lithuanian coat royal male busts monograms tied SA circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas central design mounted figure horse visible limbs raised arm holding elongated object circular border central scene outer rim repeated decorative elements areas darker gray lighter silver highlights metal worn scratches small pits across surface giving aged textured appearance colors silver-gray darker gray accents.