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; below year 156Z; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV. 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ~19.4–19.8 mm; weight 1.2 g. Coats of arms: Jagiellons; motifs: eagles, Pogon.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_189

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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 year 156Z .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv 1562 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.4–19.8 mm weight 1.2 g Coats arms Jagiellons motifs eagles Pogon round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horseback wearing armor holding weapon surrounded decorative border raised elements edge coin silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised portions background white.