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.' Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year '1546'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MON.A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LIT.' Date: 1546. Materials/style: coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Diameter: about 19.5–20.0 mm. Weight: 1.15 g. Subjects: coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, Pogon (coat of arms).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_087

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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 Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1546 .Mon.A.Magni.Dvcat9.Lit Date Materials style coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm Weight 1.15 g Subjects coats arms Jagiellon dynasty eagles Pogon coat circular metallic object worn textured surface shades silver gray showing raised central emblem resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner border outer ring raised decorative shapes edges irregular slightly dented surface scratches variations tone light highlights darker gray recesses.