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., .MAG.DVX.L Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1563; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .MONETA., CAT.LITV, 1563. Maker: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Coats of arms: Jagiellon dynasty, eagles, Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.0–19.5 mm; weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_200

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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 .MAG.DVX.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1563 inscription divided Topór coat arms .Moneta Cat.Litv 1563 Maker Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Coats Jagiellon dynasty eagles Eagle coat Pogon Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.0–19.5 mm weight 1.15 g round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings decorative tail feathers surrounded raised circular border outer ring raised ornamental markings coin mix brown gray silvery tones darker patina recessed areas lighter metallic highlights raised details edge slightly irregular worn.