Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: .SIGIS.AVG.RE, MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) with the year 1563 below; rim inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .MO, MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. Coats of arms: Jagiellons dynasty, eagles, Topór; maker: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Material: coin; date: 1563; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: .SIGIS.AVG.RE, MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) with the year 1563 below; rim inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .MO, MAGNI - DVCAT.LITV. Coats of arms: Jagiellons dynasty, eagles, Topór; maker: Tarlo, Gabriel (ca. 1486–1565). Material: coin; date: 1563; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim inscription pearl borders .Sigis.Avg.Re Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit Pogon year 1563 rim inscription divided Topór coat arms .Mo Magni - Dvcat.Litv Coats Jagiellons dynasty eagles Topór maker Tarlo Gabriel ca 1486–1565 Material coin date 1563 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse surrounded circular beaded border outer ring raised decorative elements coin displays irregular edges slight dents visible colors shades gray silver areas darker gray patina subtle hints brownish discoloration.

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