Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; r. 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1514. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: +, AGNI:DVCI:LITVANIE, 1514. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; r. 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1514. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: +, AGNI:DVCI:LITVANIE, 1514. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland r 1506–1548 Silver coin 1514 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim inscription pearl borders Coin Sigismvndi Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Agni Dvci Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design resembles stylized bird spread wings surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised irregular shapes object silver-gray darker gray areas recesses lighter gray highlights worn edges small chip outer rim.

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