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Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, royal bust, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) — iconography, Polish coin. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour with profile turned to the right; rim inscription divided at the top by a crown cross: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the date 1546 and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI. Attributes: 1546, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; diameter approx. 24.5–24.9 mm; weight 2.34 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_297

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Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellon dynasty royal bust 1520–1572 iconography Polish coin Obverse Crowned male bust armour profile turned 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 Attributes 1546 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania coin diameter approx 24.5–24.9 mm weight 2.34 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised rim inner circular border central area embossed image rider horse visible outlines rider's head torso limbs horse's head neck legs tail surface scratches dents areas smoothing wear metal primarily gray darker gray patina recessed areas slightly lighter silvery highlights raised edges outer border contains repeated raised decorative elements spaced rim.