Caption

Lithuanian thaler (pólkopek) forgery of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; reigned 1544–1572), counterfeit by Majnert; forged Polish coin, tied SA monogram under the crown dividing the date 1564 (rendered as 1.5. - 6 4.), value number .XXX. below; reverse shows under the prince’s mitre a six-field coat of arms; inscriptions/monograms and coats of arms under the ducal mitre; dated 1564/before 1879; coin (counterfeit), diameter ~41.0–42.1 mm, weight 31.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A36_491

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Keywords

Lithuanian thaler pólkopek forgery Sigismund II Augustus King Poland reigned 1544–1572 counterfeit Majnert forged Polish coin tied SA monogram under crown dividing date 1564 rendered 1.5 - 6 4 value number .XXX reverse under prince’s mitre six-field coat arms inscriptions monograms coats arms under ducal mitre dated 1564 1879 coin diameter ~41.0–42.1 mm weight 31.25 g circular metallic object worn tarnished surface showing shades gray silver darker gray spots featuring embossed ornate crown near top large intertwined raised monogram shape across center areas pitting discoloration textured rim edge.