Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: IGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1547; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1547. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; struck in Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm; weight 1.28 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: IGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms), below the year 1547; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1547. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; struck in Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm; weight 1.28 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription Igis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms year 1547 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1547 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius Coin diameter ~20.0–20.2 mm weight 1.28 g round metallic object weathered gray surface showing raised central scene rider horse surrounded circular border decorative raised edge darker lighter gray tones hints brown patina.

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