Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.P.MAG.DVXL'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1546'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin, dia. 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.23 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_081

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.P.Mag.Dvxl Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1546 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.23 g round metallic object raised rim worn textured surface showing embossed double-headed bird motif center detailed feather shapes surrounding beaded circular border outer area repeating raised decorative pattern edge Visible colors include shades gray silver subtle darker gray shadows.