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 1552; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1552. Materials/medium: coin. Place/date: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland–Lithuania, 1552. Subjects/icons: coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, Pogon (coat of arms).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_131

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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 1552 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1552 Materials medium coin Place date Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Poland–Lithuania Subjects icons coats arms Jagiellon dynasty eagles Pogon coat round metallic object worn textured surface showing embossed design bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border object primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges subtle brownish spots rim.