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. Date: 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.23 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_082

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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 inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV Date 1546 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.23 g worn circular metal coin raised rim embossed designs predominantly gray darker lighter silver tones central area features stylized figure riding animal textured details decorative border elements surrounded ring raised shapes ornamental motifs surface irregular wear small nicks varying sheen across coin.