Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). 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; emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania); Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; 1518.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). 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; emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania); Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; 1518.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mon Sigismvndi 1518 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litva Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy coin round metallic object worn surface uneven edge showing raised central design resembling stylized bird spread wings within circular border small irregular hole near upper left area object shades gray silver darker gray recessed areas lighter silver highlights.

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