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.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1548', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1548. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin (half-grosz), diam. 19.4–20.2 mm, weight 1.1 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_110

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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 Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1548 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin half-grosz diam 19.4–20.2 mm weight 1.1 g round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded decorative circular border raised designs coin displays shades gray silver darker gray shadowing small areas brownish discoloration background white.