Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour, profile turned right; rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross and at bottom by armour: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pahonia (Pogon) facing left, below the date 15-45 and a shield with the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: SI, VG.REX. - POL.MA.DVX.L. 1545. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 24.4–24.8 mm; weight 2.22 g.
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Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour, profile turned right; rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross and at bottom by armour: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pahonia (Pogon) facing left, below the date 15-45 and a shield with the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: SI, VG.REX. - POL.MA.DVX.L. 1545. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 24.4–24.8 mm; weight 2.22 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armour profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross bottom .Sigis.Avg.R - Ex.Pol.M .L Reverse Lithuanian Pahonia Pogon facing left date 15-45 shield Columns Gediminas coat arms dividing rim inscription Si Vg.Rex - Pol.Ma.Dvx.L 1545 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 24.4–24.8 mm weight 2.22 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas featuring embossed central figure rider horse surrounded decorative border ornate motifs shield- emblem near lower edge ring raised symbols small star- shapes perimeter.

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