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. Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; dia. 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 0.91 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_173

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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 1559 Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon Grand Duchy Lithuania coin dia 19.6–20.0 mm weight 0.91 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised carved designs decorative border primarily shades silver gray areas darker gray shadowing slight reflective highlights center contains raised depiction mounted figure animal forms stylized lines adornments surrounded ring raised ornamental edging irregularly spaced shapes outer rim outer edge slight nicks unevenness silver-gray metal.