Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, I:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin diameter approx. 19.2–20.0 mm; weight 1.02 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 rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, I:1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LITVANIE, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin diameter approx. 19.2–20.0 mm; weight 1.02 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 Sigi I 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Vcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty coats Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter approx 19.2–20.0 mm weight 1.02 g circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design animal figure inside bordered circle surrounding ring raised decorative elements object mostly gray areas lighter darker gray patina slight brownish discoloration edge.

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