Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in rim between pearly borders inscription 'SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI' (rendered here as given). Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (mounted knight), below the year 1547; in rim between pearly borders inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. Dated 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland. Coin; diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm; weight 1.28 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_108

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearly borders inscription Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li rendered given Reverse Lithuanian Pogon mounted knight year 1547 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Dated 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm weight 1.28 g round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised design stylized bird spread wings center surrounded circular border ring raised elements edge coin surface irregularities signs wear darker lighter gray tones subtle brownish patina places central bird motif surrounding border embossed creating shadowed recesses highlights metal colors visible shades gray hints brown.