Caption

Lithuanian two-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians dynasty; 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), below the value number 'II', rim inscription 'MONE.MAGNI.DVCA.LITV.1565'; 1565; Poland, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; axis 45 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_296

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Keywords

Lithuanian two-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty 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 number Ii Mone.Magni.Dvca.Litv.1565 1565 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania coin axis 45 degrees round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design two shield- shapes beneath crown surrounded decorative beaded inner ring outer ring raised characters coin displays areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights colors various shades silver gray dark brown.