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: SIGISMVNDI, 1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius. Coin (metal), diameter 19.0–19.6 mm, weight 1.13 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: SIGISMVNDI, 1511. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius. Coin (metal), diameter 19.0–19.6 mm, weight 1.13 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 Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin metal diameter 19.0–19.6 mm weight 1.13 g circular metal coin worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird spread wings surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative shapes markings near edge coin shades gray silver areas darker patina lighter silver highlights background white.

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