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; struck in Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_115

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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 struck Vilnius Coin diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g circular metallic object worn surface raised embossed designs showing central scene mounted figure horse ornate detailing surrounding decorative borders beaded inner edge raised lettering perimeter follows curve visible wear scratches create variations texture reflectivity across surface Colors visible include silver gray darker gray tones.