Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + TA:S I:1518. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: MAGNI LITVA 1518. Emblems: Eagle, Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Jagiellon dynasty.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + TA:S I:1518. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: MAGNI LITVA 1518. Emblems: Eagle, Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Jagiellon dynasty.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1518 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Ta S I Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Litva 1518 Emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty round metallic coin worn surface showing engraved patterns raised circular border displaying central design textured irregular coin's colors mainly dark gray silver areas lighter silver highlights small patches brownish discoloration.

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