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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland r 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1511 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pursuer Pogrim turned left rim pearled borders inscription + Sigismv Di 15 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva E Features emblems associated Jagiellon dynasty

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