Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearly borders: SIGI.VG.REX.P. AG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below year 156?; rim inscription between pearly borders: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. Dated 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland); diameter ~20–21 mm; weight 1.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_188

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim inscription pearly borders Sigi.Vg.Rex.P Ag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 156 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Dated 1562 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~20–21 mm weight 1.13 g round metal coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse coin raised rim circular band decorative raised elements central motif worn relief details irregular edges visible colors shades gray silver areas darker gray patina slight brownish discoloration.