Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Pursuer) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, GNI:DV, :LITVANIE, 1514. R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Pursuer) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, GNI:DV, :LITVANIE, 1514. R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Gni Dv Litvanie R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design figure horseback surrounded circular border decorative raised elements coin mostly silver-gray areas darker gray patina small irregular spot red coloring near center.

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