Caption

Lithuanian two-grosz coin of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right, rim inscription SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MDLI. Reverse: under the ducal mitre, two coats of arms (Pogon and Columns of Giedymin), value 'II' below, rim inscription MONE.MAGNI.DVCA.LITV. 1565. Minted 1565, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; axis 45 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_295

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Rights managed

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28.9Mb (2.2Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3178 x 3178 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian two-grosz coin Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right rim inscription SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MDLI Reverse under ducal mitre two coats arms Pogon Columns Giedymin value Ii rim inscription MONE.MAGNI.DVCA.LITV 1565 Minted 1565 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania axis 45 degrees round metal object photographed white background showing profile bearded man wearing cap layered clothing visible engraved lines textured shading object worn tarnished palette brown gray dark metallic tones.