Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems, Jagiellons (dynasty); Polish coins; eagles; Eagle (emblem); Pogon (emblem; Lithuania). Obv.: Polish Eagle, in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDLI. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1563, in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITVA. 1563. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin. Diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 1.17 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems, Jagiellons (dynasty); Polish coins; eagles; Eagle (emblem); Pogon (emblem; Lithuania). Obv.: Polish Eagle, in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX.POLO.MDLI. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1563, in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .MONETA.MAGNI - DVCAT.LITVA. 1563. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin. Diameter 19.0–19.2 mm; weight 1.17 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coins eagles Eagle emblem Pogon Lithuania Obv. Polish Eagle rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex.Polo.Mdli Rev. Lithuanian Pogon year 1563 inscription divided Axe coat arms .Moneta.Magni - Dvcat.Litva 1563 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.0–19.2 mm weight 1.17 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings patterned tail surrounded raised circular border outer band raised decorative markings metal silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights background plain white.

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