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 SIGIS.AV, MDL; under the ducal mitre two coats of arms (Pogon — Lithuania — and Columns/Giedyminas). Reverse: value II below the coats of arms, inscription around rim MONE.MAGNI.DVCA.L. Dated 1565. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ca. 19.8–20.3 mm; weight 2.11 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_180

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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 SIGIS.AV Mdl under ducal mitre two coats arms Pogon Lithuania Columns Giedyminas Reverse value II coats inscription rim MONE.MAGNI.DVCA.L Dated 1565 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter ca 19.8–20.3 mm weight 2.11 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile bearded man wearing cap layered clothing relief includes facial features hair texture folds clothing object irregular edges small chip visible scratches surface wear colors visible gray dark gray brownish-gray hints darker tarnish background white.