Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIG, V, DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVC, LITVA, IE.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Chaser (Chaser turned left), in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIG, V, DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle, in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVC, LITVA, IE.:, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sig V Di 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dvc Litva Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver showing textured central design resembles stylized bird heraldic figure surrounded raised decorative border outer rim embossed elements coin edges irregular slightly darker areas lighter wear subtle brownish-gray toning.

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