Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + ETA:SIGISMVNDI:1510:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, IE, 1510. Materials/format: coin (half-grosz), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; diameter ca. 19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.24 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + ETA:SIGISMVNDI:1510:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, IE, 1510. Materials/format: coin (half-grosz), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; diameter ca. 19.8–20.0 mm; weight 1.24 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Eta Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv Ie Materials format coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius diameter ca 19.8–20.0 mm weight 1.24 g worn circular coin textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded decorative circular borders outer ring raised shapes coin displays patina mostly light gray silver tones patches darker gray small hints brownish-red discoloration.

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