Caption

Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour, profile to the right, rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below date 1546 and Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms) dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI-DVCAT9.LITVAN. 1546. Silver coin; diameter ~24.4–24.7 mm; weight 2.31 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_282

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armour profile right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left date 1546 Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription .Moneta.Magni-Dvcat9.Litvan 1546 Silver coin diameter ~24.4–24.7 mm weight 2.31 g worn circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised border inner circular ridge featuring faint raised central figure include human- silhouette animal- form intertwined surface scratches dents areas smoother wear highlights lighter silver edges catch light darker gray recessed shadowed areas.