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 '1561'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.5–19.7 mm, weight 0.92 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_178

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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 1561 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.5–19.7 mm weight 0.92 g round metallic object worn raised design showing stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded raised circular border decorative flourishes surface textured slightly pitted appearance areas smooth wear color primarily silvery gray subtle darker gray shadows.