Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1561; in the 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.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year 1561; in the 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.

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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 pearl borders inscription .Moneta.Magni.Dv T9.Litva 1561 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~20.4–20.5 mm weight ~1.1 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised design mounted knight holding sword surrounded beaded circular border raised decorative lettering outer edge coin shades silver gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details.

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