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 '1557'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MO, ETA.MAG, I.DVCAT9.LITVA'. Coats of arms of the Jagiellons, eagles, Pogon (coat of arms). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.3–19.6 mm; weight 1.12 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_141

License type

Rights managed

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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 1557 .Mo Eta.Mag I.Dvcat9.Litva Coats arms Jagiellons eagles Pogon coat Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.3–19.6 mm weight 1.12 g single round metallic object raised relief design fills image showing textured surface irregular edge central area features stylized bird outstretched wings feather details low relief bird raised circular border outer band repeated raised shapes marks object displays metallic silver gray tones subtle highlights shadows areas slightly darker gray patina lighter silvery reflections background plain white.