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: + COIN: SIGIS, 1510. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, VANIE, 1510. Materials/style: coin; inscriptions as given. Dimensions: diameter c. 19.4–20.0 mm; weight 1.22 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: + COIN: SIGIS, 1510. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, VANIE, 1510. Materials/style: coin; inscriptions as given. Dimensions: diameter c. 19.4–20.0 mm; weight 1.22 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 + Coin Sigis 1510 Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Vanie Materials style coin inscriptions given Dimensions diameter c 19.4–20.0 mm weight 1.22 g circular metallic object worn light gray surface occupies center image raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed concentric circular borders outer rim features series raised decorative marks shapes metal subtle darker gray faint brownish discoloration places scuffs worn areas giving aged appearance background plain white.

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