Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below year 1545; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription S.IS.AVG.REX.POL.MDL. Reverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription .MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA. 1545. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin, silver; diameter approx. 19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.1 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_076

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1545 rim pearly borders inscription S .Avg.Rex.Pol.Mdl Reverse Polish Eagle inscription .MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA 1545 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin silver diameter approx 19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.1 g circular metal coin worn textured surface shades gray showing central raised depiction mounted figure holding long object surrounded raised decorative border ring raised elements edge coin irregular edges areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights relief pronounced.