Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572); obverse: Polish Eagle with rim inscription SIGI.VG.REX.P.AG.DVX.L; reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with below date 156? and rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT. LITVA; dated 1562; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; silver coin; diameter ~20–21 mm; weight 1.13 g; features coats of arms of the Jagiellon dynasty (eagle and Pogon).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_187

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 obverse Polish Eagle rim inscription SIGI.VG.REX.P.AG.DVX.L reverse Lithuanian Pogon date 156 rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT Litva dated 1562 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius silver coin diameter ~20–21 mm weight 1.13 g features coats arms Jagiellon dynasty eagle Pogon circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas featuring central embossed bird- figure radiating feather details surrounded decorative border ornamental motifs edge object signs wear uneven texture darker gray shadows recessed parts lighter gray highlights raised ridges.