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.L' Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1553'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. Date: 1553. Material: coin; diameter approx. 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.1 g. Subjects/styles: coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, Polish coins, eagles, Pogon (coat of arms). Region: Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_136

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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.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1553 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Date Material coin diameter approx 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.1 g Subjects styles coats arms Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins eagles Pogon coat Region Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object raised relief design predominantly silver-gray color featuring stylized bird outstretched wings central area surrounded raised ring outer band raised decorative shapes surface textured wear patina darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights background object white.