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 (dia. 19.1–19.6 mm), weight 1.11 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_174

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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 dia 19.1–19.6 mm weight 1.11 g round metallic object raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outspread wings symmetrical tail pattern set inside circular border surface textured hammered details wear outer features raised decorative elements forming continuous band emblem Visible colors include shades silver gray subtle darker gray shadows small areas muted brownish discoloration.