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'. 1557. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.3–19.6 mm. Weight 1.12 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_142

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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 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.3–19.6 mm Weight 1.12 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas featuring embossed central scene mounted figure horse surrounding decorative border object irregular edges patina darker gray shadowing crevices lighter silvery highlights raised details.