Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), good condition; obverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below year 1545, in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MDL'; reverse: Polish Eagle, in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA', 1545; features coats of arms (Jagiellons), eagles; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.23 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), good condition; obverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below year 1545, in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MDL'; reverse: Polish Eagle, in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA', 1545; features coats of arms (Jagiellons), eagles; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.23 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 good condition obverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1545 rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Mdl reverse Polish Eagle .Moneta.Mag.Dvc.Litva 1545 features coats arms Jagiellons eagles Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.23 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed feathers surrounded textured circular border outer band raised shapes marks metal highlights shadows areas wear slight irregularity visible subtle scratches darker gray patina spots lighter silver-gray.

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