Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; silver. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO IGISM 1 ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG IS:LITVANIE 1522. Dated 1522; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; silver. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO IGISM 1 ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG IS:LITVANIE 1522. Dated 1522; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty silver Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Igism 1 Zz Reverse Crowned Polish eagle pearly borders + Mag Litvanie 1522 Dated 1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object weathered surface displaying raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border additional raised decorative elements metal tones gray dark gray brownish patina small areas greenish discoloration.

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