Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1509, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE.ISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D,S,ITVANIE,1509. Features coats of arms and eagles; Jagiellonian dynasty. Coin.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1509, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms; Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE.ISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D,S,ITVANIE,1509. Features coats of arms and eagles; Jagiellonian dynasty. Coin.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1509 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Chaser coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone.Ismvndi Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni D S Itvanie Features coats eagles Jagiellonian dynasty Coin round worn coin textured surface shades gray silver brown showing raised circular border embossed double-headed eagle design center surrounded decorative raised elements coin's edge slightly irregular metal displays areas darker patina lighter highlights.

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