Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Lithuanian Pogon (mounted knight); in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.' Reverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA.' Date: 1545–1566. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin (half-grosz), diameter 19.0–19.3 mm, weight 1.12 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_220

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (9.3Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Lithuanian Pogon mounted knight rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg Reverse Polish eagle .Moneta.Mag.Dvc.Litva Date 1545–1566 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz diameter 19.0–19.3 mm weight 1.12 g circular metallic object textured worn surface showing raised central motif resembling bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements metal mainly silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight variations tone across surface.