Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIG, VNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LITVANI, 1514. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.
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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 pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIG, VNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LITVANI, 1514. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sig Vndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvcis Litvani Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn round metallic object dull silver-gray surface darker tarnished areas showing embossed central design resembles animal figure within circular border surrounded raised decorative elements irregular edge markings surface scratches small pits uneven discoloration darker gray faint brownish spots.

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