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.M, NI.DVCAT9.LITV'. Coats of arms of the Jagiellons (dynasty); motifs: eagles and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin dated 1557. Diameter ~19.1–19.2 mm; weight 1.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_157

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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.M Ni.Dvcat9.Litv Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty motifs eagles Pogon Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin dated Diameter ~19.1–19.2 mm weight 1.17 g round metallic object textured surface showing raised designs embossed border primarily silver-gray color areas lighter darker gray patina central area features stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathering surrounded decorative elements circular band raised characters encircles bird object slightly irregular edges fine scratches wear marks across surface.