Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MONTE, SIGISMVND, 1516. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITV, NIE:, 1516. 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 (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MONTE, SIGISMVND, 1516. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITV, NIE:, 1516. 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 Chasing Knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Monte Sigismvnd 1516 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litv Nie R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing metallic gray darker gray tones hints brownish patina featuring raised rim decorative circular border inside various shallow engraved shapes curved lines across face.

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