Caption

Lithuanian two-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating rim inscription 'IGI. AVG. REX. PO. MDL'; reverse: under the ducal mitre two coats of arms with the Pogon (Lithuania) and Columns of Gediminas, below the value number 'II', inscription around the rim 'ON. MAGNI. DVCA. LITV. 1565'. Dated 1565. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter approx. 20.0–20.4 mm; weight 1.91 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_178

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Keywords

Lithuanian two-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right separating rim inscription Igi Avg Rex Po Mdl reverse under ducal mitre two coats arms Pogon Lithuania Columns Gediminas value number Ii inscription rim On Magni Dvca Litv 1565 Dated 1565 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter approx 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.91 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded figure wearing headpiece layered collar surrounded ring shallow raised design elements metal dark gray areas lighter gray brownish tarnish darker spots scratches.