Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating inscription in a half-circle at top: SIGIS. - .AVG:REX; at bottom horizontally in two lines: .POLO:MAG/.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Chase (Pogon) turned left; below, under the crown dividing the date 15 - 68, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the Columns of Giedymin (coat of arms of Lithuania) that divide the inscription on the rim: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LIT. Monogram SA. 1568. Polish–Lithuanian coin; dia. 23.0–23.5 mm; weight 2.05 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_269

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right separating inscription half-circle top Sigis - .Avg Rex bottom horizontally two lines .Polo Mag .Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Chase Pogon turned left under crown dividing date 15 - 68 tied monogram composed letters SA Columns Giedymin coat arms Lithuania divide inscription rim Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Lit Monogram SA 1568 Polish–Lithuanian coin dia 23.0–23.5 mm weight 2.05 g round metallic coin worn textured surface showing central raised area containing faintly embossed scene include outline figure horseback indistinct shapes coin raised rim beaded inner border band edge containing several raised angular marks visible colors shades silver gray subtle darker gray shadows slight brownish-gray patina areas.