Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle with rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL between pearl-shaped borders. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with date 15-66 below, rim inscription divided by the Jastrzebiec coat of arms: .MON, A.MAG, I - DVCAT.LIT, 1566. Maker: Myszkowski, Stanislaw (?-1570). Emblems: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Pogon (emblem; Lithuania). Function: coin (half-grosz). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Tykocin, Poland. Diameter: 19.0–20.3 mm. Weight: 1.1 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_216

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL pearl-shaped borders Reverse Lithuanian Pogon date 15-66 rim inscription divided Jastrzebiec coat arms .Mon A.Mag I - Dvcat.Lit 1566 Maker Myszkowski Stanislaw -1570 Emblems Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon emblem Lithuania Function coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Tykocin Diameter 19.0–20.3 mm Weight 1.1 g round metallic object worn surface displaying raised design two-headed bird outstretched wings center object predominantly silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights raised circular border surrounds central design ring raised decorative elements characters encircles edges irregular slightly rough.