Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SI. S.AVG. .P.MAG.DVX.LIT'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year '1545'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCATVS.LTV'. Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin, 1545; diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm; weight ~1 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_077

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription Si S.Avg .P.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1545 Moneta.Magni.Dvcatvs.Ltv Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm weight ~1 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif resembling two-headed bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border outer ring decorative raised elements metal surface mostly gray darker gray areas lighter silvery highlights visible cracks chips edge across center.