Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, 1567, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Crowned male royal bust in armor 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.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (horseman) 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. Attributes: Jagiellonian dynasty, coats of arms, male/royal bust, monograms, tied monogram, SA monogram. Diameter approx. 22.8–23.3 mm; weight 1.74 g.

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1567 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Crowned male royal bust armor turned right separating inscription half-circle top .Sigis - Avg.Rex bottom horizontally two lines Polo Mag .Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon horseman turned left under crown date 15 - 67 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Li Attributes Jagiellonian dynasty coats male royal bust monograms tied monogram SA monogram Diameter approx 22.8–23.3 mm weight 1.74 g circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing hair forehead nose partial neck clothing details coin surface textured areas smooth wear subtle scratches raised circular border near rim visible colors shades gray silver darker gray patina slight brownish tones recessed areas.