Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1561; in the rim between pearly borders inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.9.LITV.1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland), diameter 19.3–19.5 mm, weight 1.26 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon, below the year 1561; in the rim between pearly borders inscription: .MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.9.LITV.1561. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin (Poland), diameter 19.3–19.5 mm, weight 1.26 g.

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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.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1561 pearly borders inscription .Moneta.Magni.Dvca.9.Litv.1561 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.3–19.5 mm weight 1.26 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised designs featuring central depiction mounted figure horse within circular border textured irregular outer edges areas darker gray patina.

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