Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). 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. Maker: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Emblems: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Coin; diameter 19.0–19.4 mm; weight 1.15 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_209

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 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 Maker Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Emblems Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.0–19.4 mm weight 1.15 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse rider holding long object walking stance object's rim features patterned border ring raised decorative elements central scene color palette includes shades silver-gray darker gray subtle highlights shadows.