Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obv.: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1550; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1550. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland, Vilnius. Coin (half-grosz), diameter 19.2–19.6 mm, weight 1 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_125

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obv. Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Rev. Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1550 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1550 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter 19.2–19.6 mm weight 1 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised embossed designs central figure horseback decorative bordering coin displays shades gray silver darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised details edges slightly irregular relief textured wear small scratches across surface.