Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1509, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, VNDI, 9. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MGANI:DVCIS:, VANI, 1509. Features emblems: eagle and Pursuer; associated with the Jagiellon dynasty.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1509, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, VNDI, 9. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MGANI:DVCIS:, VANI, 1509. Features emblems: eagle and Pursuer; associated with the Jagiellon dynasty.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1509 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi Vndi 9 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mgani Dvcis Vani Features emblems associated Jagiellon dynasty circular metal coin worn uneven surface showing raised central design surrounded raised border coin mainly gray brown areas darker patina small patches greenish-blue corrosion.

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