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 '1558', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1558. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Polish), Jagiellon dynasty, coats of arms (eagle, Pogon). Diameter approx. 19.1–19.5 mm, weight 1.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_153

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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 1558 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish Jagiellon dynasty coats arms eagle Pogon Diameter approx 19.1–19.5 mm weight 1.12 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central scene mounted figure holding object surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge coin displays varying shades gray silver darker gray recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised details irregularities small nicks.