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; below the year 1546; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: MO, A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV. Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), Polish eagle, Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1546. Coin (Poland/Lithuania), diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm, weight 1.2 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_084

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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 Polish eagle Pogon Lithuanian coat Grand Duchy Lithuania 1546 Coin diameter ~19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.2 g single circular coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver showing raised central design mounted figure horse within decorative inner border outer contains repetitive raised pattern edge coin surface areas wear patina darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights.