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 (coat of arms), below the year '1546'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MON.A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LIT.' Coats of arms of the Jagiellons (dynasty); motifs: eagles and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.15 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_088

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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 coat arms year 1546 .Mon.A.Magni.Dvcat9.Lit Coats Jagiellons dynasty motifs eagles Pogon Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.15 g round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design standing human figure animal surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised elements shades silver gray.