Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, 1548. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armor turned right, inscription in half-circle: SIGIS - AVG.REX; below in two lines: .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (mounted knight) turned left, below a crown dividing the date 15 - 48, 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 approx. 22.8–23.2 mm; weight 2.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_252

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1548 Obverse Crowned male bust armor turned right inscription half-circle Sigis - Avg.Rex two lines .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon mounted knight turned left crown dividing date 15 - 48 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms divide rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Litva Diameter approx 22.8–23.2 mm weight 2.05 g circular metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing relief mounted figure center rider horse depicted profile visible tack flowing tail decorative raised borders encircling central scene coin surface darker gray faint purplish spots slight scratches edge slightly irregular small discernible crack.