Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1511. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ SIGISMV DI:15 1'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA E: 1511'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1511. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ SIGISMV DI:15 1'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA E: 1511'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1511 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Sigismv Di 15 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva E Jagiellon dynasty emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania single round coin worn raised design showing central motif resembles stylized animal figure surrounded circular border decorative elements surface aged uneven texture small pits coin displays mix metallic gray darker gray brownish tarnish subtle greenish spots.

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