Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN: SIGISMV'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCI'. Dated 1513. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; 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). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN: SIGISMV'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCI'. Dated 1513. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 19.8–20.2 mm; weight 1.26 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Dated 1513 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter 19.8–20.2 mm weight 1.26 g round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised central design stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border decorative grooves relief work radiating outward surface aged textured areas darker lighter metallic tones shades brown bronze gray hints greenish patina.

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