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Lithuanian grosz on a Lithuanian foot, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), coats of arms, Jagiellonians (dynasty), royal bust, Polish coins, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) - iconography, Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms of Lithuania), male busts, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour with profile turned to the right; rim inscription divided at the top by a crown cross: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.POL.MAG.DVX. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit (Pogon) facing left, below the date 1546 and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .MONETA.MA.DVCAT9.LITVA. 1546. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania; diameter 24.2–25.2 mm; weight 2.34 g.

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LZT26A37_295

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Lithuanian grosz Lithuanian foot Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty royal bust Polish coins 1520–1572 - iconography Columns Gediminas coat Lithuania male busts Pogon Obverse Crowned male bust armour profile turned right rim inscription divided top crown cross .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Pol.Mag.Dvx Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit facing left date 1546 Column coat arms dividing rim inscription .Moneta.Ma.Dvcat9.Litva 1546 Coin Grand Duchy diameter 24.2–25.2 mm weight 2.34 g round metallic object worn silvery-gray surface showing raised recessed areas featuring central embossed scene figure horse within beaded circular border surrounded outer rim repeated decorative shapes irregular edge metal slightly dented uneven.