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.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1559', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1559. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin (half-grosz), diameter 19.0–19.5 mm, weight 1.17 g. Coats of arms: Jagiellon dynasty; motifs: eagles, Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_167

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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.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1559 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter 19.0–19.5 mm weight 1.17 g Coats arms Jagiellon dynasty motifs eagles Pogon circular metal coin weathered surface showing raised relief coin silver-gray darker gray recessed areas lighter silvery highlights central area features raised depiction mounted figure horse rendered metallic tones visible lines contours suggesting armor tack decorative border encircles central scene outer rim raised elements irregular edges texture pitted worn subtle variations gray silver across surface.