Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ COIN:SIGISMVNDI:13'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Dated 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Polish coin.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ COIN:SIGISMVNDI:13'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Dated 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Polish coin.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscribed + Coin Sigismvndi 13 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1513 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coin round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized double-headed bird surrounded circular border decorative outer rim coin shades silver gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised edges.

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