Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1522. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogon) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVND, ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE.:. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; struck in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1522. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogon) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVND, ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE.:. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; struck in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 1522 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pursuer Pogon turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvnd Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie. Emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius weathered round coin metallic gray surface showing raised circular border embossed double-headed bird motif center surrounded ring carved marks decorative shapes coin displays areas darker gray patina lighter gray highlights worn smoother spots irregularities rim.

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