Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearly borders inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1556; in rim between pearly borders inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1556. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; dia. 18.8–19.1 mm; weight 1.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_156

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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 coat arms year 1556 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv 1556 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 18.8–19.1 mm weight 1.27 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface raised central design mounted figure holding long thin object seated horse surrounding central image raised circular border band indistinct raised shapes surface displays subtle scratches dents variations patina predominant colors visible silver-gray darker gray shadows.