Légende

Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin (1546), Grand Duchy of Lithuania — obverse: crowned male bust in armor turned right with inscription SIGIS-AVG.REX above and .POLO.MAG./.DVX.L. below; reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (mounted knight) turned left, crown above dividing date 15-46, monogram of letters SA and Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITVA. Tied SA monogram; monograms; coats of arms; royal bust; iconography. Diameter ~22.3–23.0 mm; weight ~1.8 g.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A37_232

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

86.7Mo (12.2Mo) / 46.6cm x 46.6cm / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1546 Grand Duchy Lithuania obverse crowned male bust armor turned right inscription SIGIS-AVG.REX .Polo.Mag .Dvx.L reverse Lithuanian Pogon mounted knight turned left crown dividing date 15-46 monogram letters SA Columns Gediminas coat arms rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITVA Tied SA monogram monograms coats royal bust iconography Diameter ~22.3–23.0 mm weight ~1.8 g round metallic coin raised design showing figure armor riding horse coin textured rim raised decorative border central scene curved lines ornamental elements rider surface variations tone small scratches visible colors include silver gray darker gray areas.