Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, MVNDI, 5Z3. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, LITVANIE:, 1523. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, MVNDI, 5Z3. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, LITVANIE:, 1523. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi Mvndi 5Z3 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvci Litvanie 1523 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn uneven surface raised edges showing central raised design beaded inner border metal silver-gray darker gray areas subtle brownish patina traces reddish markings central area.

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