Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIG, I.AVG.REX.P.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms); below the year 1546, in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MON, TA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LIT'. 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin; diameter 20.0–20.4 mm; weight 1.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_101

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sig I.Avg.Rex.P.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1546 .Mon Ta.Magni.Dvcat9.Lit 1546 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.21 g circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central design raised outer band repeated raised elements central area contains faint relief mounted figure animal textured worn details decorative ridging segmented shapes edge metal areas darker tarnish lighter highlights aged patina gray silver tones.