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Lithuanian grosz on a Polish foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obv.: Crowned male bust in armor turned right, half-circle inscription SIGIS-AVG.REX; lower two-line legend POLO.MAG / DVX.L. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon (mounted knight) turned left, below a crown dividing the date 15-47, monogram SA and Columns of Gediminas coat of arms; rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITVA. 1547. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland. Diameter ~22.1–23.0 mm; weight 1.88 g.

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Lithuanian grosz Polish foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obv. Crowned male bust armor turned right half-circle inscription SIGIS-AVG.REX lower two-line legend POLO.MAG Dvx.L Rev. Lithuanian Pogon mounted knight turned left crown dividing date 15-47 monogram SA Columns Gediminas coat arms rim inscription MONETA.MAGNI.DVC.LITVA 1547 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Diameter ~22.1–23.0 mm weight 1.88 g round metallic object textured silver-gray surface showing wear featuring raised central design horse rider wearing flowing banner surrounded beaded inner border raised outer rim embossed decorative elements metal areas lighter darker gray subtle reflective highlights.