Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armor turned right, inscription in a half-circle: SIGIS-AVG.REX, and at the bottom in two lines: .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon turned left, below a crown dividing the date 15–47, a tied SA monogram and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter ~22.4–22.8 mm; weight 1.95 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_235

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust armor turned right inscription half-circle Sigis-Avg.Rex bottom two lines .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon left crown dividing date 15–47 tied SA monogram Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter ~22.4–22.8 mm weight 1.95 g round metallic object slightly worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing decorative helmet hat layered clothing rendered low relief object textured rim areas smooth rough shading visible colors shades gray silver subtle darker gray shadows lighter silvery highlights.