Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1513, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN: SIGISMV. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI. Diameter ~19.8–20.2 mm; weight 1.26 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1513, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN: SIGISMV. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI. Diameter ~19.8–20.2 mm; weight 1.26 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1513 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvci Diameter ~19.8–20.2 mm weight 1.26 g circular metal object worn textured surface showing shades brown gray dark bronze featuring raised central design human figure riding animal within beaded circular border surrounded raised decorative elements markings edge.

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