Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearly borders: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms); below the year 1553; rim inscription between pearly borders: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. Dated 1553. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_444

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.5Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim inscription pearly borders .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1553 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Dated 1553 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse rider rendered relief visible contours rider's helmet headgear horse's mane legs tail coin raised outer rim inner circular border decorative raised elements patterns borders edge metal areas darker tarnish lighter shiny highlights colors silver-gray darker gray patina.