Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1547; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1547. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius. Coin, dia. 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.2 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_106

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (10.6Mb) / 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 .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1547 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1547 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.2 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings textured body surrounded raised circular border outer ring embossed shapes metal displays areas lighter darker gray slightly uneven aged texture.