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 a half-circle: SIGIS-AVG.REX; at bottom in two lines: POLO.MAG/.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (running knight) turned left, below under a crown dividing the date 15-68, a bonded monogram of the letters SA and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, which divide the rim inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LIT. Date: 1568, place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Coin, diameter ~22.3–23.4 mm, weight ~1.9 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_273

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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 running knight turned left under crown dividing date 15-68 bonded monogram letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms divide rim inscription Moneta.Magni.Dvca.Lit Date 1568 place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Coin diameter ~22.3–23.4 mm weight ~1.9 g round metallic coin worn uneven edge textured surface showing raised recessed areas central area contains relief figure horseback facing left smaller figure element nearby surrounded beaded inner border ring raised decorative elements rim coin scratches wear indicative age handling visible colors shades gray silver.