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.R, MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms); below the year 1557; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. Dated 1557. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter ~19.0–19.2 mm; weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_145

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription Sigis.Avg.R Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1557 Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Dated 1557 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter ~19.0–19.2 mm weight 1.15 g round metal coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded raised circular border decorative elements bird coin shades gray silver darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces white background.