Caption

Lithuanian grosz, 1556. Obverse: crowned male bust in armour facing right, rim inscription divided at the top by a crown cross: SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Columns of Gediminas coat of arms) facing left, date 1556 below, rim inscription divided by the Columns coat of arms: MONETA.MAGNI-DVCAT9.LITVA. Maker: Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania, reign 1544–1572). Coin (Polish–Lithuanian), diameter ~24.2–24.6 mm, weight 2.31 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_301

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz 1556 Obverse crowned male bust armour facing right rim inscription divided top crown cross Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Columns Gediminas coat arms facing left date 1556 Columns coat Moneta.Magni-Dvcat9.Litva Maker Sigismund II Augustus King Poland Grand Duke Lithuania reign 1544–1572 Coin Polish–Lithuanian diameter ~24.2–24.6 mm weight 2.31 g round metal coin worn gray-brown surface showing raised central scene mounted figure horse stylized detailing armor- elements rider holding long object raised circular border surrounds central image raised decorative lettering encircles edge coin small circular hole near rim areas slight discoloration patina darker lighter shades gray brown.