Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Coin with eagles and coats of arms. Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETARY, SIGISMVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.2 mm, weight 1.14 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Coin with eagles and coats of arms. Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETARY, SIGISMVNDI:1Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 19.7–20.2 mm, weight 1.14 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Coin eagles coats arms Obverse Pursuer coat Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monetary Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1512 Grand Duchy Vilnius diameter 19.7–20.2 mm weight 1.14 g worn circular metallic disc textured surface irregular edges showing raised rim faint embossed patterns outline crowned profile surrounding decorative motifs disc shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised portions.

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