Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obv.: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL. Rev.: Lithuanian Pursuer, below the year 1564, in rim between pearly borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. Date: 1564. Materials/Type: coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland). Features: coats of arms (Jagiellons dynasty), eagles; Pursuer (coat of arms; Lithuania). Measurements: diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 1.22 g. Maker: Gabriel Tarlo (ca. 1486–1565).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_204

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obv. Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Rev. Lithuanian Pursuer year 1564 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litv Date 1564 Materials Type coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Features coats Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pursuer coat Measurements diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 1.22 g Maker Gabriel Tarlo ca 1486–1565 round metallic coin weathered silver-gray surface showing raised decorative detailing center features stylized bird outstretched wings ornate feather tail patterns surrounded circular raised border band embossed characters edge coin displays areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights relief worn slight irregularities rim.