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 '1557'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.M, NI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1557. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ~19.1–19.2 mm; weight 1.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_246

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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 1557 .Moneta.M Ni.Dvcat9.Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.1–19.2 mm weight 1.17 g round metallic coin raised rim shown white background featuring central relief mounted knight holding sword shield horse walking pose decorative detailing figure coin surface worn polished textures patina colors silver gray subtle darker gray tones.