Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below year 1545; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'S.IS.AVG.REX.POL.MDL'. Reverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA', 1545. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, dia. 19.8–20.0 mm, weight 1.1 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below year 1545; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'S.IS.AVG.REX.POL.MDL'. Reverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAG.DVC.LITVA', 1545. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, dia. 19.8–20.0 mm, weight 1.1 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1545 rim pearly borders inscription S .Avg.Rex.Pol.Mdl Reverse Polish Eagle Moneta.Mag.Dvc.Litva 1545 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.1 g worn round metal coin textured surface shades gray silver featuring raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements edge.

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