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Lithuanian 6th coin, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), coats of arms, Jagiellons (dynasty), royal bust, Polish coins, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) — iconography, male busts, Columns of Giedymin (coat of arms). Obv.: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, dividing the year 15 - 6Z, inscription around: .SIGISVSTVS.EX.POLO.MAG.DVX.L. Rev.: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number VI and the Column coat of arms dividing the inscription in the rim: .GROSSVS.SEX.DVPL.MAG.D.AT.LITV., 1562. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; coin; diameter 30.4–31.0 mm; weight 14.45 g.

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Lithuanian 6th coin Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellons dynasty royal bust Polish coins Pogon coat Lithuania 1520–1572 iconography male busts Columns Giedymin Obv. Crowned male bust armour turned right dividing year 15 - 6Z inscription .Sigisvstvs.Ex.Polo.Mag.Dvx.L Rev. Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number VI Column coat arms dividing rim .Grossvs.Sex.Dvpl.Mag.D .Litv 1562 Grand Duchy Vilnius coin diameter 30.4–31.0 mm weight 14.45 g round metallic coin weathered gray surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse surrounded concentric circular borders ring raised characters edge coin displays varied gray tones darker recessed areas lighter raised highlights slight irregularities rim.