Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, A, SIGISM, :1519:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LI, A, IE, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1519.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, A, SIGISM, :1519:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LI, A, IE, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1519.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigism 1519 Reverse Polish eagle crown I Dvcis Li Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metal object worn surface showing raised central design animal- figure within beaded border surrounded outer band recessed decorative marks metal gray weathered areas darker tarnish lighter highlights small chips irregularities.

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