Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), maker: Gabriel Tarlo (ca. 1486–1565). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1565; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MA,I-DVCAT.,V,1565. Emblems: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.0–19.4 mm; weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_208

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Rights managed

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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 pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1565 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Ma I-Dvcat V 1565 Emblems Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.0–19.4 mm weight 1.15 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised heraldic bird design center decorative curved patterns surrounded outer ring raised ornamental edging embossed markings object mostly gray variations light gray highlights darker gray shadows.