Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; ruled 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMV, 15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LI, TVANIE.:., dated 1515. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials: coin; types: Polish coins; dynastic association: Jagiellons; motifs: eagles, coats of arms.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; ruled 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMV, 15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LI, TVANIE.:., dated 1515. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials: coin; types: Polish coins; dynastic association: Jagiellons; motifs: eagles, coats of arms.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland ruled 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Vcis Li Tvanie. dated 1515 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin types Polish coins dynastic association Jagiellons motifs eagles coats circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border object displays irregular edges surface wear scratches dents visible colors various shades gray dark silver darker gray patina.

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