Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armour, profile right; rim inscription divided by a crown cross and armour: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:D:L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) facing left, Columns of Gediminas coat of arms below, date 1545; rim inscription: .MONETA.MAG. - .DVC:LITVA. 1545. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius, Poland); diameter ~24.8–25.3 mm; weight 2.09 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 right; rim inscription divided by a crown cross and armour: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:D:L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) facing left, Columns of Gediminas coat of arms below, date 1545; rim inscription: .MONETA.MAG. - .DVC:LITVA. 1545. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius, Poland); diameter ~24.8–25.3 mm; weight 2.09 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armour profile right rim inscription divided crown cross .Sigis.Avg.R - Ex.Pol.M D L Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit Pogon facing left Columns Gediminas coat arms date 1545 rim inscription .Moneta.Mag - .Dvc Litva 1545 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius diameter ~24.8–25.3 mm weight 2.09 g round metallic object worn surface raised rim showing central embossed figure animal mane raised forelimbs surrounded outer band raised decorative elements markings metal dull gray color areas lighter darker gray giving textured aged appearance faint hints brownish discoloration spots.

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