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.LITVA. 1558. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 19.0–19.5 mm; weight 1.12 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_154

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (8.8Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

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 inscription .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA 1558 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 19.0–19.5 mm weight 1.12 g round metallic object worn surface showing stylized bird outstretched wings tail feathers center surrounded raised circular border ring raised decorative marks edge object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter silvery highlights background white.