Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin (1547), Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Crowned male royal bust in armor turned right, inscription in half-circle 'SIGIS-AVG.REX' above and horizontally in two lines '.POLO.MAG./.DVX.' at bottom. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon turned left, below a crown dividing the date '15 - 47', a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, which divide the rim inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA'. Diameter ~22.0–22.7 mm; weight 1.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_243

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Crowned male royal bust armor turned right inscription half-circle Sigis-Avg.Rex horizontally two lines .Polo.Mag .Dvx bottom Reverse Lithuanian Pogon left crown dividing date 15 - 47 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms divide rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva Diameter ~22.0–22.7 mm weight 1.85 g circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing embossed profile bearded man wearing detailed crown ornate collar textured hair facial features surrounded raised decorative borders ring relief edge.