Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); obverse: Polish Eagle with rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG., O.MAG.DVX.L; reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms) with rim inscription .MON, A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV and below the year 1562 (noting a variant 156Z); Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish coin; eagles; metal coin, diameter c. 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); obverse: Polish Eagle with rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG., O.MAG.DVX.L; reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (coat of arms) with rim inscription .MON, A.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITV and below the year 1562 (noting a variant 156Z); Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish coin; eagles; metal coin, diameter c. 19.6–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 obverse Polish Eagle rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG O.Mag.Dvx.L reverse Lithuanian Pogon coat arms rim inscription .MON A.Magni.Dvcat9.Litv year 1562 noting variant 156Z Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin eagles metal coin diameter c 19.6–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horseback figure horse detailed visible harness clothing folds surrounding raised circular border decorative edging coin shades gray silver areas darker patina lighter silver highlights raised portions rim irregularities wear.

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