Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1517, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1517, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi 1517 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1517 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy round coin metallic gray surface showing central embossed design stylized bird spread wings rounded body surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised decorative markings coin's edge slightly irregular worn variations gray tones subtle darker areas indicating wear texture.

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