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., G.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with the year 1546 below; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MO A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin. Diameter c. 19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.2 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_083

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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 G.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1546 Mo A.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon Lithuania Grand Duchy coin Diameter c 19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.2 g circular metallic object worn surface showing shades gray darker gray featuring raised central design stylized bird spread wings detailed feather textures surrounded raised beaded inner border outer rim raised shapes decorative elements metal areas discoloration patina darker gray tones lighter gray highlights.