Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle with rim inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI' between pearly borders. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with the year '1548' below and rim inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA' between pearly borders. 1548. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin (Poland–Lithuania). Diameter 19.3–20.0 mm, weight 1.1 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_117

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li pearly borders Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1548 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Poland–Lithuania Diameter 19.3–20.0 mm weight 1.1 g circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse within recessed inner ring surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements coin primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recesses slight brownish discoloration small spot near center edges irregular slightly dented relief areas highlights brighter silver metal worn.