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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1518 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mon Sigismvndi Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litva Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metal object weathered gray silver surface showing raised central area recessed outer rim worn decorative grooves embossed patterns surface rough texture scratches small pits small irregular hole near edge tones gray silver dark gray.

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