Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); maker: Gabriel Tarlo (ca. 1486–1565). Obverse: Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearly borders: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer; below the year 1564; rim inscription between pearly borders divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. Dated 1565. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin; diameter 19.0–20.0 mm; weight 1.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_206

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 maker Gabriel Tarlo ca 1486–1565 Obverse Polish Eagle rim inscription pearly borders .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1564 pearly borders divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litv Dated 1565 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.0–20.0 mm weight 1.05 g round metallic object raised design showing stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded ornamental border embossed edge object silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces showing worn slightly uneven texture faint scratches across surface.