Légende

Lithuanian grosz, 1555. Obverse: crowned male bust of Sigismund II Augustus in armour, profile right; rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MAG.DVX.LIT. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the date, 55 and the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT9.LITVA. Materials: coin; diameter c.23.8–24.8 mm; weight 2.32 g. Iconography: royal bust, coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A33_296

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

86.7Mo (13.5Mo) / 46.6cm x 46.6cm / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Lithuanian grosz 1555 Obverse crowned male bust Sigismund II Augustus armour profile right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left date 55 Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat9.Litva Materials coin diameter c.23.8–24.8 mm weight 2.32 g Iconography royal bust coats arms Jagiellon dynasty round metallic coin raised rim worn surface showing central embossed scene rider horse rider wears helmet carries shield lance visible mane tail details coin displays concentric decorative borders beaded inner edging metal shades gray silver areas darker patina subtle brownish discoloration texture aged small scratches uneven wear.