Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin (1548). Obverse: Crowned male 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 - 48; monogram of letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms of Lithuania) dividing the rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. Diameter c. 22.7–23.0 mm; weight c. 2 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_248

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1548 Obverse Crowned male 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 - 48 monogram letters SA Columns Gediminas Lithuania dividing rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva Diameter c 22.7–23.0 mm weight c 2 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised rim detailed relief central relief depicts mounted figure horse visible tack armor details surrounding decorative borders outer area contains ring raised characters edge metal surface areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights tiny scratches uneven texture.