Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Lithuanian Pogon; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .SIGIS.AVG., X.POL.MDL. Reverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA. Date: 1545–1566. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; dia. 19.0–19.3 mm, weight 1.12 g. Coats of arms: Jagiellons (dynasty), eagles, Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_219

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Lithuanian Pogon rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg X.Pol.Mdl Reverse Polish Eagle .Moneta.Mag.Dvc.Litva Date 1545–1566 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.0–19.3 mm weight 1.12 g Coats arms Jagiellons dynasty eagles Pogon circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas object primarily gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights embossed decorative motifs form circular border central scene includes human- figure seated animal- form rendered relief outer rim irregular edges small dents.