Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearled borders an inscription: ETA, SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearled borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, IE:, 1514. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), early 16th century.
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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 rim between pearled borders an inscription: ETA, SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearled borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITV, IE:, 1514. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), early 16th century.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearled borders inscription Eta Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv Ie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius early 16th century round metal coin worn surface raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border coin displays textured uneven edges embossed decorative elements central motif visible colors shades gray silver darker gray recessed areas slight hints brownish tarnish.

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