Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1522. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pursuer (Pahonia) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MON A IGISMVNDI 5ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + GNI DVCIS LITVANIE. Emblems: eagles, Pursuer (Lithuania). 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 (Pahonia) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MON A IGISMVNDI 5ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + GNI DVCIS LITVANIE. Emblems: eagles, Pursuer (Lithuania). 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 Pahonia turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Mon Igismvndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvcis Litvanie Emblems eagles Lithuania Grand Duchy struck Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised recessed areas forming central design surrounded circular border additional markings edge outer edge irregular slightly uneven central area contains abstract raised shapes suggest symmetrical motif.

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