Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MONETA, GISMVNDI, 1513. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MA, VCIS:LITVANIE.:., 1513. Coats of arms; Polish and Lithuanian iconography; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; 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; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MONETA, GISMVNDI, 1513. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MA, VCIS:LITVANIE.:., 1513. Coats of arms; Polish and Lithuanian iconography; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; coin.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left legend rim pearl borders + Moneta Gismvndi 1513 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ma Vcis Litvanie. Coats Lithuanian iconography Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin round metallic object worn surface raised circular border showing embossed symmetrical bird- figure outstretched wings center surrounded decorative ridges small raised shapes edge object displays mix silver gray dark gray hints brown discoloration.

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