Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearly borders inscription: .SIGIS.AVG., O.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below year 156Z; in rim between pearly borders inscription: .MON. A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV. Dated 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Polish), diameter ~19.6–20.0 mm, weight 1.18 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_185

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (10.1Mb) / 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 O.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 156Z .Mon A.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Dated 1562 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish diameter ~19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feather texture surrounded decorative circular border ring raised characters edge metal variations tone lighter silver highlights darker gray recesses slight irregularities rim.