Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565); coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), Polish Eagle, Pursuit (Lithuania), Topór. Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.RE, MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit; below the year 1563; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .MO, MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. Date: 1563. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_198

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 coats arms Jagiellons dynasty Polish Eagle Pursuit Lithuania Topór Obverse rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Re Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit year 1563 inscription divided Topór coat .Mo Magni - Dvcat.Litv Date 1563 Grand Duchy Vilnius coin round metallic coin irregular edge showing wear primarily silver-gray color darker gray shading recessed areas coin features raised central bird motif outstretched wings detailed feather engraving surrounded beaded circular border decorative flourishes extending textured outer band raised ornamental elements perimeter.