Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'S. GIS. AV. REX. P. MAG. DVX. L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms); below the year '1546'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'M. NET. MA. NI. DVCAT9. LITV'. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; 1546; diameter ~19–20 mm; weight ~1 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_099

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (13.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription S Gis Av Rex P Mag Dvx L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1546 M Net Ma Ni Dvcat9 Litv Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania coin diameter ~19–20 mm weight ~1 g worn round coin dull metallic gray surface showing faint raised central figure surrounding decorative border irregular edges small circular hole near textured wear slight indentations areas lighter darker gray.