Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer; below the year 1564; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITVA. Dated 1564. Features coats of arms (Jagiellons, eagles, Pursuer), inscriptions, and maker attribution to Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland. Coin; diameter ~19.0–19.3 mm; weight 1.09 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_266

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1564 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litva Dated 1564 Features coats Jagiellons eagles Pursuer inscriptions maker attribution Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter ~19.0–19.3 mm weight 1.09 g round worn coin weathered surface shades dark gray muted silver showing raised central figure lion standing hind legs within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements edge coin's rim irregular surface varied textures subtle darker spots.