Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin dated 1519. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO ETA:SIGISMV DI:1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI:DVCIS:LITANIE, 1519. Associated with the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms and eagles; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin dated 1519. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO ETA:SIGISMV DI:1519. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI:DVCIS:LITANIE, 1519. Associated with the Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms and eagles; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin dated 1519 Obverse Chaser coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismv Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litanie Associated Jagiellonian dynasty coats eagles Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer band raised shapes metal aged patina shades silver gray dark gray small hints greenish discoloration.

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