Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + A:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LITVA, IE, 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon period; Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + A:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LITVA, IE, 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon period; Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + A Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Vcis Litva Ie Polish coin Jagiellon period Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin weathered textured surface showing raised central motif animal figure ornate border designs coin shades gray silver darker gray recesses lighter silver highlights set white background.

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