Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONE, IGIS, 1517'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MA, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1517'. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONE, IGIS, 1517'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MA, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:, 1517'. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Igis 1517 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Ma I Dvcis Litvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn tarnished surface showing shades gray dark gray hints brown featuring raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed beaded circular border surrounded raised ring decorative marks raised edges metal scratches dents areas darker patina background plain white.

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