Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year '1549'; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1549. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin, diameter 20.0–20.4 mm, weight 1.2 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_123

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1549 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.2 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface raised central design mounted figure facing right standing figure left within circular border decorative raised patterns uneven edges colors visible silver-gray subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights.