Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, IGISMVN, 1517. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, IE, 1517. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius, Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, IGISMVN, 1517. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, IE, 1517. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius, Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Igismvn 1517 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn surface showing engraved decorative motifs central scene mounted figure within beaded circular border surrounded additional engraved shapes object displays shades gray dark silver lighter silver highlights raised areas subtle brownish discoloration spots.

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