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Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, 1567. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating an inscription in a half-circle at the top: SIGIS. -, VG.REX at the bottom horizontally in two lines: POLO:MAG./ VX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Chaser turned left, below under the crown dividing the date 15 - 67 a tied monogram composed of the letters SA and the coat of arms of the Columns of Giedymina, which divide the inscription in the rim: ONETA.MAGNI, .LIT. Jagiellonians (dynasty), coats of arms, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), monograms, tied monograms, SA monogram, royal bust, iconography of Sigismund II Augustus. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin diameter 22.2–22.4 mm, weight 1.82 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin 1567 Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right separating inscription half-circle top Sigis - Vg.Rex bottom horizontally two lines Polo Mag Vx.L Reverse Lithuanian Chaser left under crown dividing date 15 - 67 tied monogram composed letters SA coat arms Columns Giedymina divide rim Oneta.Magni .Lit Jagiellonians dynasty coats Pogon Lithuania monograms tied monograms SA monogram royal bust iconography Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter 22.2–22.4 mm weight 1.82 g circular metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design standing figure holding staff shield animal- shape beside figure coin edge raised border outer ring worn decorative elements shapes visible colors mainly silvery gray areas darker gray patina slight brownish-gray discoloration.