Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1518, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, IGISMVNDI, 1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, D, S:LITVANIE, 1518. Subjects/topics: Jagiellonians dynasty; coats of arms; eagles; Chaser (coat of arms).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1518, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, IGISMVNDI, 1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, D, S:LITVANIE, 1518. Subjects/topics: Jagiellonians dynasty; coats of arms; eagles; Chaser (coat of arms).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1518 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Igismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni D S Litvanie Subjects topics Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms eagles coat round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird spread wings surrounded beaded circular border outer ring embossed decorative shapes object varied tones silver gray muted brown areas lighter wear darker patina.

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