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Lithuanian grosz (coin) dated 1545, minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: crowned male bust in armor (royal bust of Sigismund II Augustus, king of Poland, 1520–1572), profile turned right, rim inscription divided at top by a crown cross and at bottom by armor: .SIGIS.AVG.R - EX.POL.M:D:L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) turned left, below the Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms of Lithuania) and the date 15–45, rim inscription: .MONETA.MAG. - .DVCAT.LITVA. Attributes: Polish coins; Jagiellonian dynasty iconography; diameter ~24.7–25.0 mm; weight 2.35 g.

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Keywords

Lithuanian grosz coin dated 1545 minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse crowned male bust armor royal bust Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1520–1572 profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross bottom .Sigis.Avg.R - Ex.Pol.M D L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit turned left Columns Gediminas coat arms date 15–45 rim inscription .Moneta.Mag - .Dvcat.Litva Attributes Polish coins Jagiellonian dynasty iconography diameter ~24.7–25.0 mm weight 2.35 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised designs edging featuring embossed figure person horseback center visible textured clothing horse details surrounded raised circular border decorative marks showing areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights wear weathered slightly irregular rim.