Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SIGIS.AVG.R, MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1557; in rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. Dated 1557. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_146

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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 year 1557 Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Dated 1557 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 1.15 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised design mounted figure horseback center horse rider rendered embossed detail surrounded raised border decorative rim coin primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts subtle brownish spots discoloration.