Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms include eagles and the Chaser (Lithuania). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, CIS:LIT, ANI, 1527. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms include eagles and the Chaser (Lithuania). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI, CIS:LIT, ANI, 1527. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms include eagles Chaser Lithuania Obverse turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Cis Lit Ani 1527 Grand Duchy Vilnius R8 rarity circular metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver featuring raised inner circle faint embossed figure decorative elements areas darker tarnish small irregular reddish mark near center outer edge displays embossed band repeated raised shapes perimeter.

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