Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1561, in rim between pearl borders inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DV. T9. LITVA. 1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland), diameter ~20.4–20.5 mm, weight ~1.1 g; Jagiellon dynasty; eagles and Pogon emblems.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in rim between pearl borders inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1561, in rim between pearl borders inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DV. T9. LITVA. 1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland), diameter ~20.4–20.5 mm, weight ~1.1 g; Jagiellon dynasty; eagles and Pogon emblems.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearl borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1561 .Moneta.Magni.Dv T9 Litva 1561 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~20.4–20.5 mm weight ~1.1 g Jagiellon dynasty eagles Pogon emblems round metal coin worn surface showing embossed heraldic bird outstretched wings detailed feathering surrounded raised circular border decorative flourishes outer ring raised ornamental shapes characters coin shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised details photographed white background.

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