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: SIGISMV. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, IE:, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin. Diameter: 19.5–20.2 mm. Weight: 1.18 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: SIGISMV. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, IE:, 1511. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin. Diameter: 19.5–20.2 mm. Weight: 1.18 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 Sigismv Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Ie 1511 Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin Diameter 19.5–20.2 mm Weight 1.18 g worn circular coin raised central design showing mounted figure horse surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised markings surface patches darker discoloration patina shades brown predominantly silver-gray metal areas lighter gray wear subtle shadows accentuating relief.

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