Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_105

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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 coat arms year 1547 Meta.Magni.Dvcat.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Polish diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.25 g round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse rider depicted relief surrounded raised border coin mostly silver-gray darker gray areas small brownish spots irregular edges slight nicks.