Caption

Lithuanian thaler (pólkopek) copy, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572) — copy of original from 1565/19th century. Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: crowned male bust turned right. Reverse: under the crown, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA divides the year 15-65, below the number of values 30. Features royal monograms, monogram SA, tied monograms, royal bust (iconographic), male bust. Coin, copy. Diameter 38.3–38.5 mm; weight 28.02 g. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_313

License type

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Keywords

Lithuanian thaler pólkopek copy Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 original 1565 19th century Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse crowned male bust turned right Reverse under crown tied monogram composed letters SA divides year 15-65 number values 30 Features royal monograms monogram SA tied monograms royal bust iconographic Coin Diameter 38.3–38.5 mm weight 28.02 g Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile bearded person wearing layered clothing surrounded decorative wreath border coin tones silver gray small areas darker tarnish slight hints brownish discoloration rim.