Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIG, I:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MA, IS:LITVANIE:, 1512. Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms: eagles and Chaser (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.3–19.6 mm; weight 1.19 g; R8 (rarity).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Chaser turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIG, I:1Z:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MA, IS:LITVANIE:, 1512. Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms: eagles and Chaser (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.3–19.6 mm; weight 1.19 g; R8 (rarity).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Chaser turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sig I 1Z Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Ma Litvanie 1512 Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms eagles Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 19.3–19.6 mm weight 1.19 g R8 rarity circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded recessed ring outer band worn decorative shapes metal gray darker gray patina lighter silver highlights object irregular edges surface scratches.

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