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Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, Polish coins, royal bust, male busts, Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms of Lithuania), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) — iconography. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour, profile turned to the right; rim inscription divided at the top by a crown cross: .SIGIS., G.REX.POL.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the date 15 46 and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI-DVCAT9.LITVA. 1546. Coin struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Diameter ca. 24.4–25.0 mm; weight 2.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_290

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms Polish coins royal bust male busts Columns Gediminas coat Lithuania Pogon 1520–1572 iconography Obverse Crowned male bust armour profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Sigis G.Rex.Pol.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left date 15 46 Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription .Moneta.Magni-Dvcat9.Litva 1546 Coin struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Diameter ca 24.4–25.0 mm weight 2.24 g close-up image round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design mounted rider horse rider depicted relief visible contours wear coin raised rim beaded inner border encircling central motif inner border ring raised characters decorative elements follow coin’s circular edge metal variations tone silver-gray darker gray subtle patches brownish-gray patina appearance aged slightly irregular small nicks dents outer edge.