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.MAGNI -, AT.LITV. Date: 1565. Maker/issuer: Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Attributions: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565); Jagiellons (dynasty); emblems: eagle, Pogon. Coin; diameter 19.4–20.7 mm; weight 1.1 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_211

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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.Magni - .Litv Date 1565 Maker issuer Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Attributions Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Jagiellons dynasty emblems eagle Pogon Coin diameter 19.4–20.7 mm weight 1.1 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design figure riding animal surrounded beaded inner rim decorative outer rim metal silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight highlights raised details catch light edge irregular small damaged section piece textured wear shallow engravings.