Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Coats of arms: Giedymina's Columns (coat of arms of Lithuania), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), Jagiellonians (dynasty). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armor in profile turned right, rim inscription divided at the top by a crown cross: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MAG.DVX.LIX. Reverse: Lithuanian Chase turned left, below the date 1546 and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT9.LITVA. 1546. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 24.3–25.0 mm; weight 2.34 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_482

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Coats arms Giedymina's Columns coat Lithuania Pogon Jagiellonians dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust armor profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Mag.Dvx.Lix Reverse Lithuanian Chase left date 1546 Column coat arms dividing rim inscription .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat9.Litva 1546 Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter 24.3–25.0 mm weight 2.34 g round metallic object worn surface showing shades silver gray darker tarnished areas featuring raised central design figure riding animal textured circular border surrounding band raised decorative elements shapes edge.