Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONA:SIGISMVNDI:1522. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, ITVANIE:. Emblems: eagle and pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; minted in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONA:SIGISMVNDI:1522. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, ITVANIE:. Emblems: eagle and pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; minted in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mona Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Itvanie Emblems pursuer Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central motif stylized bird spread wings inside beaded circular border surrounded band raised decorative marks shapes coin edge coin displays variations darker lighter gray tones slight tarnish areas subtle brownish-gray patina scuffed textures.

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