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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A34_157

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 good condition coats arms Jagiellons dynasty Polish coins eagles Eagle coat Pogon Lithuania Obv. Lithuanian Pogon year 1545 rim pearly borders inscription SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MDL Rev. Polish Eagle inscription MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA 1545 Grand Duchy Vilnius coin dia 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.23 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised circular border central embossed design depicting mounted figure horseback figure horse textured detailed relief visible lines suggesting armor clothing horse’s features rim contains raised decorative elements shapes forming continuous band center metal subtle variations tone darker gray areas recessed parts slightly lighter silvery highlights raised edges small area faint yellowish discoloration near lower inner rim.