Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, IGISMVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.2–19.6 mm; weight 1.10 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, IGISMVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter ~19.2–19.6 mm; weight 1.10 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Igismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish Eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty coats Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.2–19.6 mm weight 1.10 g single circular coin worn metallic surface showing shades silver gray centered white background coin bears raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements indistinct characters coin edge appearing irregular slightly rough subtle variations tone small areas darker gray patina across surface.

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