Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SIGI.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (horseman), below the year 1547; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'META.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. Dated 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin (Polish–Lithuanian), diameter about 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_104

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearly borders inscription Sigi.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon horseman year 1547 Meta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Dated 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Polish–Lithuanian diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.25 g circular metallic coin raised design bird spread wings center showing detailed feather body textures coin surface worn uneven small dents scratches coin mainly silver-gray darker gray areas recessed lines subtle brownish spots raised circular border surrounds central bird design outer edge irregularities slightly scalloped appearance metallic aged reflective highlights dull matte areas.