Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Crowned royal bust in armor turned right, inscription in a half-circle: SIGIS - AVG.REX; at bottom in two lines: .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms) turned left, below a crown dividing the date 15 - 47; tied monogram SA and Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms of Lithuania) dividing the rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. Dated 1547. Diameter approx. 22.5–22.6 mm; weight 1.75 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_246

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Crowned royal bust armor turned right inscription half-circle Sigis - Avg.Rex bottom two lines .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms turned left crown dividing date 15 - 47 tied monogram SA Columns Gediminas Lithuania dividing rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva Dated 1547 Diameter approx 22.5–22.6 mm weight 1.75 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised circular border central embossed scene mounted figure horse rider depicted profile visible tack stylized lines indicating movement decorative raised dots form inner ring outer area contains repeated characters edge metal slight scratches dents variations sheen darker gray recesses lighter gray highlights.