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Lithuanian sixer, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms; royal bust; Polish coin; Sigismund II Augustus — iconography; Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania); male busts. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, inscription around: SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MAG.DVX.LITVA. Reverse: Under the ducal mitre a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the year 1547; on the sides of the shield the numeral of value V; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.SEXDVP.AG.DVCAT9.LITVANI. Date: 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin. Diameter 28.3–28.9 mm; weight 4.77 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_483

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Keywords

Lithuanian sixer Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms royal bust Polish coin iconography Pogon coat Lithuania male busts Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right inscription Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mag.Dvx.Litva Reverse Under ducal mitre shield Lithuanian Pahonia year 1547 sides numeral value V rim inscription Gross.Ar.Sexdvp.Ag.Dvcat9.Litvani Date 1547 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 28.3–28.9 mm weight 4.77 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design depict stylized figure emblem surrounded decorative patterns metal areas darker tarnish lighter highlights shades silver gray small dark spots scratches small round hole visible near edge rim raised uneven dents chips ring raised decorative elements encircling central motif.