Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1546', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (half-grosz). Diameter 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 1.14 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon; below the year '1546', in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV'. 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (half-grosz). Diameter 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 1.14 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1546 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin half-grosz Diameter 19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.14 g circular metallic object raised design textured surface showing embossed bird outstretched wings center decorative border edge object shades grey silver white background.

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