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.DV'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1560; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT,TV'. 1560. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.0–19.5 mm. Weight 1.2 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_182

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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.Dv Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1560 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat Tv 1560 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.0–19.5 mm Weight 1.2 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised design rider horse within recessed border surrounded raised outer rim decorative raised shapes visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray tones.