Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_078

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Rights managed

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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 year 1545 Moneta.Magni.Dvcatvs.Ltv Coats arms Jagiellon dynasty eagles Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin 1545 Diameter ~19.4–20.0 mm weight ~1 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing central raised design surrounding border metal dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas edges visible cracks irregularities object embossed decorative elements radiating center chip- missing sections perimeter.