Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Coats of arms, Jagiellonians (dynasty), royal bust; Polish coin, 1546. Obverse: crowned male bust in armor in profile turned to the right, rim inscription divided at the top by a crown cross: .SIGIS.AVG.R .POL.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) turned to the left, below the date 1546 and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT9.LITVAN. Diameter 24.0–24.6 mm; weight 2.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_478

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty royal bust Polish coin 1546 Obverse crowned male bust armor profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Sigis.Avg.R .Pol.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit turned left date 1546 Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat9.Litvan Diameter 24.0–24.6 mm weight 2.24 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised rim embossed central scene mounted figure horse surrounded beaded circular border outer band raised decorative elements coin primarily gray areas darker gray lighter silver highlights edges irregularities signs wear.