Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NETA, SIGISMVNDI:1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, I, DVCIS:LITVANIE:; 1518. 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; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, NETA, SIGISMVNDI:1518. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, I, DVCIS:LITVANIE:; 1518. 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 + M Neta Sigismvndi 1518 Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metallic object weathered surface silver-gray showing raised circular border faint embossed profile person wearing helmet headpiece center object's surface irregularities textured areas darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights raised decorative elements edge within border.

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