Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1520–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armor, profile turned right; rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross and at bottom by armor: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:D:L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) turned left, below the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms and the date 15-45; rim inscription: .MONETA.MAG. - .DVCAT.LITVA. 1545. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland–Lithuania. Diameter ~24.7–25.0 mm; weight 2.35 g. Coats of arms, royal bust, Polish coins, male busts, Jagiellonian dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_472

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1520–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armor profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross bottom .Sigis.Avg.R - Ex.Pol.M D L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit turned left Columns Gediminas coat arms date 15-45 rim inscription .Moneta.Mag - .Dvcat.Litva 1545 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Poland–Lithuania Diameter ~24.7–25.0 mm weight 2.35 g Coats royal bust Polish coins male busts Jagiellonian dynasty round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded person wearing crown ornate clothing surrounded raised border ring embossed decorative elements coin primarily gray darker gray areas subtle purplish spots face small highlights lighter gray reflected light.