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: + ETA:SIG DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI LITVA 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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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: + ETA:SIG DI:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MAGNI LITVA 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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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 + Eta Sig Di 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Litva 1519 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn circular metal coin textured surface showing tarnished silver gray hints dark brown green embossed central design animal figure within beaded circular border decorative outer rim coin edge uneven slightly dented areas darker patina light reflecting off raised details.

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