Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); Gabriel Tarlo (ca. 1486–1565) — coats of arms; Jagiellon dynasty; eagles; Polish coin. Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: SIGIS.REX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit; below the year 1565; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription divided by the axe coat of arms: MONETA.MAGNI-LITV. Dated 1565. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); Gabriel Tarlo (ca. 1486–1565) — coats of arms; Jagiellon dynasty; eagles; Polish coin. Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: SIGIS.REX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit; below the year 1565; in the rim between the pearl borders an inscription divided by the axe coat of arms: MONETA.MAGNI-LITV. Dated 1565. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Gabriel Tarlo ca 1486–1565 coats arms Jagiellon dynasty eagles Polish coin Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl borders inscription Sigis.Rex.Polo.Mdl Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit year 1565 inscription divided axe coat Moneta.Magni-Litv Dated 1565 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn surface showing embossed imagery decorative border depicting central raised figure animal curved tail human figure shades gray slight darker lighter silver tones edges irregular wear small chipped area color palette includes silver subtle variations.

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