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Unattributed, Likely Polish 1/2 Grosz

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Weigh 0.87 grams, 17 mm diameter
Unattributed,-Likely-Polish-1/2-Grosz
Unattributed,-Likely-Polish-1/2-Grosz

The era predates catalogues I have and I am having trouble with the lettering.
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Isn't it Hungarian? If so, then it should be in Frynas.
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Polgrosz, Jan I Olbracht

ca. 1492-1501

Rev: MONETA I ALBERTI (+ stops)

Obv: REGIS POLONIE (+ and * stops)

Kopicki 387 (star stop below crown)
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Nice ID, nice coin!
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Thanks, @paralyse. You are our medieval maven!
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I'm quite sure @erafjel, @tdziemia, @spence, @John Conduitt, et al. are rather more qualified than I am, but I do my best!
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It is good to have many mavens!
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