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Lithuanian half-thaler (mezzo ducato with countersignature), Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572) — countersignature by Giovanni Battista Ravaschiero (fl. 1525–1560), publisher; mezzo ducato for Philip II Habsburg (King of Naples and Sicily; 1554–1598). Obverse: male bust in armour turned right, inscription in rim: PHILIPP.REX ARA.VTRI.; left in coin field the mintmaster's tied monogram composed of letters IBR Rw. Crowned oval decorative multi-field heraldic shield; rim inscription divided at top: SICIL.ET HIERVSAL. Reverse: countersignature of King Sigismund Augustus — in the rim under the crown a tied monogram composed of letters SA divides the year 15–64. Dates: 1554–1560/1564. Places: Grand Duchy of Lithuania (countersignature), Vilnius (countersignature), Kingdom of Naples (1282–1816) / Naples (mezzo ducato), Poland. Coin type: Polish coin, countermarks/countersignatures, heraldic shields, male busts; diameter 33.5–34.6 mm; weight 14.38 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_402

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Lithuanian half-thaler mezzo ducato countersignature Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Giovanni Battista Ravaschiero fl 1525–1560 publisher Philip II Habsburg Naples Sicily 1554–1598 Obverse male bust armour turned right inscription rim Philipp.Rex Ara.Vtri left coin field mintmaster's tied monogram composed letters IBR Rw Crowned oval decorative multi-field heraldic shield rim inscription divided top Sicil.Et Hiervsal Reverse King Sigismund Augustus rim under crown tied monogram composed letters SA divides year 15–64 Dates 1554–1560 1564 Places Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Kingdom 1282–1816 Coin type Polish coin countermarks countersignatures heraldic shields male busts diameter 33.5–34.6 mm weight 14.38 g worn round metallic object raised profile person facing center showing textured hair facial features surface tarnished uneven shading small scratches beaded rim decorative raised edge encircle portrait metal silver-gray darker gray areas slight brownish spots background plain white.