Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:S, MVNDI:13:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, VANIE.:., dated 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Materials and function: 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; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:S, MVNDI:13:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:, VANIE.:., dated 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Materials and function: 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 inscription + Coin S Mvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Vanie. dated 1513 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials function coin round metallic object worn uneven edge showing dark tarnished areas predominantly silver-gray color patches darker brownish discoloration central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border band embossed decorative elements rim.

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