Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572); obverse: Polish eagle with rim inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.P.MAG.DVX.L'; reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms) with rim inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA' and date 1546 (digits 1 and 4 noted below); Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; silver; diameter ~19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.08 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_097

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 obverse Polish eagle rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.P.Mag.Dvx.L reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva date 1546 digits 1 4 noted Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius silver diameter ~19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.08 g round metal coin worn raised rim textured surface showing central emblem faint partly eroded coin displays ring raised decorative edging outer band repeated shapes perimeter visible surface discoloration includes areas darker gray small dark brown spots mainly light silver-gray metal background.