Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.P.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coats of arms), below the year '1546'; in rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Polish), 1546; diameter ca. 19–20 mm, weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_085

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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.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coats arms year 1546 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish diameter ca 19–20 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic coin slightly irregular edge showing wear predominantly silver-gray color darker gray shadows recessed areas subtle hints bluish greenish patina coin's central design features stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed beaded circular border raised rim repeating pattern raised relief elements perimeter.