Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG., O.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1561; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONE, MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1561. Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG., O.MAG.DVX.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1561; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONE, MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1561. Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg O.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1561 .Mone Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1561 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius circular metallic coin worn surface showing shades gray hints darker lighter silver tones featuring raised central design mounted figure horse visible armor helmet decorative elements rider textured raised border edge.

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