Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogon) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN, N, I:1519:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + M, VCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1519. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer.
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Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogon) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN, N, I:1519:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + M, VCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1519. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old reigned 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Pogon turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin N I 1519 Reverse crowned Polish eagle pearly borders M Vcis Litva Ie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle round metal coin worn surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded decorative elements outer rim coin displays weathered mix silver-gray muted brownish tones darker recessed areas lighter highlights raised details.

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