Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.A, .REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below year 156Z; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. Dated 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Polish-Lithuanian), diameter ca. 19.7–20.2 mm, weight 1.2 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_190

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.A .Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 156Z inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litv Dated 1562 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Polish-Lithuanian diameter ca 19.7–20.2 mm weight 1.2 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathering surrounded raised border repeated decorative elements rim detailing visible colors include shades silver gray slight darker patina recessed areas.