Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1547; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: .MON. MAGNI.DVCAT. LITVA. 1547. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.8–20.5 mm; weight 1.18 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_245

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1547 .Mon Magni.Dvcat Litva 1547 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.8–20.5 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse intricate embossed details surrounding raised border object displays darker gray tarnished areas subtle lighter gray highlights raised portions background object white.