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 1551; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1551. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; coin. Diameter 19.3–19.5 mm; weight 1.21 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_130

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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 1551 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1551 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania coin Diameter 19.3–19.5 mm weight 1.21 g circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised decorative relief central scene features figure horse detailed mane tail shield- shape near star-shaped mark outer edge raised rim band repeated raised elements following circumference visible colors include silver-gray darker gray tones small areas slightly brownish discoloration.