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. MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1559; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA MAGNI'. Coats of arms of the Jagiellons (dynasty); motifs: eagles and Pogon. Date: 1559. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin (half-grosz), diameter ~19.5–19.8 mm, weight 1.1 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_170

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (8.5Mb) / 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 Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1559 Moneta Magni Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty motifs eagles Pogon Date 1559 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter ~19.5–19.8 mm weight 1.1 g circular metallic object weathered uneven surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded raised border ring decorative raised shapes edge object displays variations texture worn smooth areas metallic gray color subtle darker lighter gray tones faint hints slightly brownish patina recessed areas.