Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: Pogon (turned left); in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, IGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, S:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; dia. 19.7–20.2 mm; weight 1.26 g. Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon. Jagiellonians (dynasty).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Obverse: Pogon (turned left); in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, IGISMVNDI:1511. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, S:LITVANIE, 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; dia. 19.7–20.2 mm; weight 1.26 g. Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon. Jagiellonians (dynasty).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Igismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvc S Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.7–20.2 mm weight 1.26 g Coats arms Eagle Jagiellonians dynasty circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative inner ring outer band raised worn characters coin displays shades silver gray subtle darker gray slightly brownish tarnish areas.

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