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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + ETA:SIGISMVNDI, 1Z. Rev.: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, dia. 20.0–20.4 mm, weight 1.22 g. Jagiellonian dynasty; coats of arms: Pogon (Lithuania) and Eagle (Poland). R8 (rarity).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Eta Sigismvndi 1Z Rev. Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 20.0–20.4 mm weight 1.22 g Jagiellonian dynasty coats arms Eagle R8 rarity round metal coin worn surface showing shades gray dark silver featuring embossed central figure lion- creature within circular border faint decorative raised edges areas darker tarnish subtle brownish-red marks across center surrounding rim displaying design elements worn texture.