Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer, below the year 1563, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT., TV. Maker/associated name: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Eagle (coat of arms), Pursuer (coat of arms; Lithuania). Date: 1563. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Type: coin (half-grosz). Diameter: 19.0–19.2 mm. Weight: 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_194

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1563 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat Tv Maker associated name Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Coats Jagiellons dynasty eagles Eagle coat Pursuer Lithuania Date 1563 Place Grand Duchy Vilnius Type coin half-grosz Diameter 19.0–19.2 mm Weight 1.15 g circular metallic object raised design worn surface showing central embossed bird outstretched wings stylized feather details surrounded decorative border ornate patterns object silvery gray color darker gray shadows lighter reflective highlights textured edging repeating raised motifs.