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.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with the year 1558 below; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1558. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin. Diameter 19.4–19.7 mm. Weight 1.38 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.L'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with the year 1558 below; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1558. Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin. Diameter 19.4–19.7 mm. Weight 1.38 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.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1558 .Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1558 Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin Diameter 19.4–19.7 mm Weight 1.38 g round metallic object raised textured surface showing central stylized bird outstretched wings decorative feather details surrounded outer ring raised shapes ornamental markings object shades silver gray areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights white background.

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