Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1519), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MO, TA:SIGISDI:1519:. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + M, DVCIS:LI, VANIE:.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1519), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MO, TA:SIGISDI:1519:. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + M, DVCIS:LI, VANIE:.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1519 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Ta Sigisdi Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle M Dvcis Li Vanie . Grand Duchy Vilnius single round worn coin uneven edge shown white background displaying raised central portrait low relief surrounded decorative circular bordering ornamental patterns coin surface metallic shades gray silver showing darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised ridges small patches brownish discoloration subtle surface scratches.

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