Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.AVG.REX.PO., AG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1557; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.M, NI.DVCAT9.LI'. Coats of arms of the Jagiellons (dynasty); motifs: eagles and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1557. Coin (Polish), diameter 18.8–19.1 mm, weight 1.12 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_148

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Avg.Rex.Po Ag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1557 .Moneta.M Ni.Dvcat9.Li Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty motifs eagles Pogon Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius 1557 Coin Polish diameter 18.8–19.1 mm weight 1.12 g circular metal coin raised design showing stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded circular border inner ring raised decorative elements surface worn textured dents scratches coin's colors shades silver gray darker gray tones recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces shape slightly irregular edges.