Caption

Lithuanian grosz on the Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Coats of arms, Jagiellonians (dynasty), royal bust, Polish coins, Sigismund II Augustus — iconography, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), male busts, copies. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armor in profile turned right, inscription around the rim: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POLO.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit turned left, below the date 15.66 and the Jastrzebiec coat of arms dividing the inscription around the rim: .MONETA.MAGNI-DVCAT9.LITVA. After 1566, Tykocin, Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin, copy. Diameter 23.8–24.0 mm, weight 3.64 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_480

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty royal bust Polish coins iconography Pogon coat Lithuania male busts copies Obverse Crowned male bust armor profile turned right inscription rim .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Polo.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit left date 15.66 Jastrzebiec coat arms dividing .Moneta.Magni-Dvcat9.Litva 1566 Tykocin Grand Duchy Coin copy Diameter 23.8–24.0 mm weight 3.64 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised recessed details center low-relief depiction mounted figure helmet cloak horse surrounded decorated circular border outer area ring embossed shapes ornamentation metal areas darker patina lighter highlights small dents surface irregularities slightly irregular rim.