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, G.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year '1554'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1554. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland. Coin (Vilnius). Diameter 19.2–19.4 mm. Weight 1.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_139

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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 G.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1554 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Vilnius Diameter 19.2–19.4 mm Weight 1.12 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse figure depicted relief visible contours decorative details object raised circular border outer ring repeated raised shapes edge visible colors silvery gray areas darker gray patina subtle highlights metal catches light.