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.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1563; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITVA. 1563. Maker: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Emblems: Jagiellons dynasty, eagle, Pogon. Function: coin (half-grosz). Materials/style: Polish–Lithuanian coinage. Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Vilnius. Diameter ca. 18.8–19.5 mm; weight 1.19 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_196

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1563 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litva 1563 Maker Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Emblems Jagiellons dynasty eagle Pogon Function coin half-grosz Materials style Polish–Lithuanian coinage Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter ca 18.8–19.5 mm weight 1.19 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings silver-gray areas darker gray shading slight reflective highlights decorative circular border surrounds bird ornamental detailing raised relief edge background white.