Caption

Lithuanian sixer, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armor facing right, dividing year 15 - 6Z, inscription around the rim: .SI. .AVGVSTVS.REX.PO. O.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) facing left, below the value number VI and the Giedyminus Columns (coat of arms) dividing the inscription around the rim: .GROSSV. EXDVPL - MAG.DVCAT.LITV. 1562. Coats of arms: Jagiellonians (dynasty), Giedyminus Columns. Iconography: royal bust, male busts, Sigismund II Augustus — iconography. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 30.4–31.4 mm; weight 13.87 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A36_487

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Keywords

Lithuanian sixer Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armor facing right dividing year 15 - 6Z inscription rim .Si .Avgvstvs.Rex.Po O.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit Pogon facing left value number VI Giedyminus Columns coat arms dividing .Grossv Exdvpl - Mag.Dvcat.Litv 1562 Coats Jagiellonians dynasty Iconography royal bust male busts iconography Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 30.4–31.4 mm weight 13.87 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse within beaded circular border surrounded another ring decorative dots raised outer rim additional raised decorative elements metal areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights across textured aged surfaces.