Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, 1548. Obverse: Crowned royal bust in armor turned right, inscription SIGIS-AVG.REX above and .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. in two lines below. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms) turned left, below a crown dividing the date 15-48, tied SA monogram and Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. Diameter ca. 22.5–23.0 mm; weight 1.9 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_250

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1548 Obverse Crowned royal bust armor turned right inscription SIGIS-AVG.REX .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L two lines Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms turned left crown dividing date 15-48 tied SA monogram Columns Gediminas coat rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA Diameter ca 22.5–23.0 mm weight 1.9 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface fills frame showing embossed scene mounted figure horse center rider rendered relief visible bridles harnessing draped cloth wear helmet headgear holds shield simple geometric motif raised dotted inner border encircles central scene decorative outer band repeated raised characters surrounds edge metal areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights raised details subtle scratches wear consistent across surface.