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:SIG, I:1511. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.27 g. R8 (rarity).
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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:SIG, I:1511. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.27 g. R8 (rarity).

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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 Sig I 1511 Reverse Polish eagle crown + Ma Vcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.27 g R8 rarity circular coin worn surface shades silver gray showing raised central design mounted figure horse surrounded raised circular border decorative motifs edge areas smooth wear subtle darker gray shadows recessed details.

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