Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SIGIS.AVG., X.PO.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1558; in rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1558; features coats of arms of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; eagles; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A38_445

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (9.7Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearly borders inscription Sigis.Avg X.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1558 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1558 features coats arms Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins eagles Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings feather- textures surface displays areas smooth rough patina lighter darker silver-gray tones raised circular border central motif decorative raised shapes rim.