Caption

Lithuanian grosz, 1559. Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right; rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross: .SI. .AVG.REX.P AG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian knight (Pogon) facing left, below date 1559 and Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing rim inscription: MONET AGNI DVCAT V. Maker/issuer: Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572 / reign 1544–1572). Materials: silver coin; diameter ~24.0–24.7 mm; weight 2.08 g. Subjects/icons: royal bust, coats of arms, Jagiellonian dynasty, Columns of Gediminas.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A37_305

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz 1559 Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Si .Avg.Rex.P Ag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian knight Pogon facing left date 1559 Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription Monet Agni Dvcat V Maker issuer Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1520–1572 reign 1544–1572 Materials silver coin diameter ~24.0–24.7 mm weight 2.08 g Subjects icons royal bust coats Jagiellonian dynasty Gediminas round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure armor holding spear shield horse depicted visible mane tail decorative harness beaded circular border surrounds central scene outer rim bears raised decorative elements coin surface scratches worn edges variations gray darker gray tones.