Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armor turned right, inscription in half-circle 'SIGIS-AVG.REX' and at bottom in two lines 'POLO.MAG / DVX.L.' Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (mounted knight) turned left, under a crown dividing the date 15-67, monogram consisting of the letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, which divide the rim inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LI.' 1567. Coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Diameter ca. 22–23 mm; weight 1.98 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_266

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armor turned right inscription half-circle Sigis-Avg.Rex bottom two lines Polo.Mag Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon mounted knight turned left under crown dividing date 15-67 monogram consisting letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms divide rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Li 1567 Coin Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Diameter ca 22–23 mm weight 1.98 g round metallic coin raised portrait bearded man profile facing showing detailed hair beard textures wearing collar layered decorative patterns coin surface silver-gray areas darker gray subtle lighter highlights raised rim repeating decorative border several raised markings portrait metal small scratches wear giving slightly rough texture shape circular slightly irregular edge.