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2 gold crown coins, Stanislaw August Poniatowski (King of Poland; 1732–1798 / reign 1764–1795). Obverse: head of Stanislaw August, inscription around the rim: STANISLAUS AUG.DGREX POL.MDL, pearl border. Reverse: under a crown, in a wreath, a round five-field coat of arms with the coats of arms of Poland (eagle), Lithuania (Pogon) and the Poniatowski coat of arms (Ciolek), around the wreath the Order of the White Eagle, denomination 8.GR. at the sides, inscription around the rim: XL.EX.MARCA.-PURA.COL:1766., pearl border; decorative edge. 1766; Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth; Warsaw, Poland. Coin diameters 28.4 mm and 28.6 mm; weight 9.02 g.

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2 gold crown coins Stanislaw August Poniatowski King Poland 1732–1798 reign 1764–1795 Obverse head Stanislaw August inscription rim Stanislaus Aug.Dgrex Pol.Mdl pearl border Reverse under crown wreath round five-field coat arms coats eagle Lithuania Pogon Poniatowski coat Ciolek Order White Eagle denomination 8.GR sides Xl.Ex.Marca.-Pura.Col 1766 decorative edge Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Warsaw Coin diameters 28.4 mm 28.6 mm weight 9.02 g circular metallic coin shown white background worn embossed design large ornate crown top central circular shield- motif divided sections decorative flourishes laurel element bottom coin surface silver-gray areas lighter darker gray patina subtle scratches nicks rim.