Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1553; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1553. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1553; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription 'MONETA.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. 1553. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish Eagle rim pearly borders inscription Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1553 Moneta.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva 1553 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded decorative raised border ring raised characters edge metal displays areas darker gray slight discoloration uneven wear small dents rim.

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