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Lithuanian 6th coin, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), coats of arms, Jagiellons (dynasty), royal bust, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), Sigismund II Augustus (1520–1572) — iconography, male busts, Columns of Giedymin (coat of arms). Obv.: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, dividing the year 15 - 6Z, inscription around: .SIGIS. VSTVS. EX.POLO. MAG. DUX. L. Rw.: Lithuanian Pursuit facing left, below the value number VI and the Column coat of arms dividing the inscription in the rim: .GROSSVS. SEXDVPL. - MAG. D. AT. LITV. 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; coin. Diameter 30.4–31.0 mm; weight 14.45 g.

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Keywords

Lithuanian 6th coin Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellons dynasty royal bust Pogon coat Lithuania 1520–1572 iconography male busts Columns Giedymin Obv. Crowned male bust armour turned right dividing year 15 - 6Z inscription .Sigis Vstvs Ex.Polo Mag Dux L Rw. Lithuanian Pursuit facing left value number VI Column coat arms dividing rim .Grossvs Sexdvpl - Mag D Litv 1562 Grand Duchy Vilnius coin Diameter 30.4–31.0 mm weight 14.45 g round metallic coin embossed profile man showing facial features beard detailed collar garment raised circular border decorative ridged inner ring portrait area small raised marking near chin surface worn textured patina variations shading visible colors include gray silver darker gray tones.