Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1517). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1517). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1517:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1517 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Litvanie Emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design decorative border predominantly silver-gray darker gray areas wear shadow coin displays raised profile figure center textured details circular beaded inner ring surrounded outer band containing raised ornate shapes outer edge varied wear slight irregularities shape background coin plain white.

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