Caption

Lithuanian grosz, 1555. Obverse: crowned royal bust of Sigismund II Augustus in armour, profile turned right, rim inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL., DVX.LIT'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, Column of Gediminas coat of arms below date '1555', rim inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI - DVC, LITVA, 1555'. Jagiellon dynasty iconography; male bust; Polish–Lithuanian royal coin. Diameter ~23.7–24.0 mm; weight 2.43 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_303

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz 1555 Obverse crowned royal bust Sigismund II Augustus armour profile turned right rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left Column Gediminas coat arms date .Moneta.Magni - Dvc Litva Jagiellon dynasty iconography male bust Polish–Lithuanian royal coin Diameter ~23.7–24.0 mm weight 2.43 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing embossed circular border central raised scene horse rider relief armored holds long thin object visible mane tail detailing rim contains repeated shapes forming patterned band metal surface displays areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights scratches small dents visible across face.