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: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV. Dated 1557. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.8–20.2 mm; weight 1.12 g. Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty); eagles; Pogon (coat of arms).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_151

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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 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Dated 1557 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.8–20.2 mm weight 1.12 g Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon coat round metallic object worn surface raised rim showing embossed scene mounted figure holding object shield surrounded circular border raised decorative elements metal silvery gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions.