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.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms); below the year '1546', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin (Polish), diameter ca. 19–20 mm, weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_086

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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 coat arms year 1546 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish diameter ca 19–20 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner decorative ring within center relief mounted figure horse shield decorative helmet plume rendered metallic gray tone subtle darker lighter areas wear coin edge displays raised lettering patterned ridges written content described colors visible shades gray silver small highlights low-contrast shadows.