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. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 1.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_120

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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 1549 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.17 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathering surrounded beaded inner border outer ring raised decorative elements coin primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges.