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 year '1549' below and rim inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA' between pearly borders; 1549; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; coin; diameter 20.0–20.4 mm; weight 1.2 g; coats of arms: Jagiellons, eagles, Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_122

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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 1549 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania coin diameter 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.2 g coats arms Jagiellons eagles Pogon round metallic object raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded circular border decorative edge surface worn uneven texture slight indentations rim Visible colors include shades silver gray small areas darker gray faint hints brownish discoloration.