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 '1549'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1549. Materials/style: coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; motifs: coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, Pogon. Diameter approx. 19.5–19.7 mm; weight 1.19 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_119

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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 1549 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Materials style coin Grand Duchy Lithuania motifs coats arms Jagiellon dynasty eagles Pogon Diameter approx 19.5–19.7 mm weight 1.19 g round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised central design rider horse visible mane tail surrounded decorative circular border ring raised elements edge metal areas lighter darker gray patina subtle shine.