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 (coat of arms), below the year '1548'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1548. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 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 (coat of arms), below the year '1548'; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1548. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 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 coat arms year 1548 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings detailed tail surrounded beaded inner border raised outer rim object mainly shades gray silver darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights areas subtle patina uneven sheen across surface.

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