Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin (1566). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating inscription in a half-circle at top: SIGIS·AVG·REX, and at bottom in two lines: POLO·MAG / DVX·L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Chase) turned left; below, under the crown, dividing the date 15–66, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, which divide the rim inscription: MO·MAGNI·DVCA·LI. Diameter ca. 21.6–22.2 mm; weight 1.82 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_259

License type

Droits gérés

Available size

86.7Mo (11.9Mo) / 46.6cm x 46.6cm / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1566 Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right separating inscription half-circle top Sigis·Avg·Rex bottom two lines Polo·Mag Dvx·L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Chase turned left under crown dividing date 15–66 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms divide rim inscription Mo·Magni·Dvca·Li Diameter ca 21.6–22.2 mm weight 1.82 g circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing relief engraving mounted figure horse shades gray silver raised border edge ring raised decorative elements shapes perimeter.