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Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), coats of arms, Jagiellonians (dynasty), royal bust, Polish coins, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) - iconography, male busts, Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour with profile turned to the 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 facing left, below the date 15-45 and a shield with the Columns coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: SI, VG.REX. - POL.MA.DVX.L. 1545. 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 coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty royal bust Polish coins 1520–1572 - iconography male busts Columns Gediminas coat Pogon Lithuania 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 facing left date 15-45 shield Columns coat arms dividing rim inscription Si Vg.Rex - Pol.Ma.Dvx.L 1545 Grand Duchy Coin Diameter 24.4–24.8 mm weight 2.22 g round metallic coin worn raised profile person's head center surrounded raised circular border ring worn decorative elements edge coin surface textured wear shallow relief details suggestion hair clothing visible colors shades gray silver.