Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1522). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ SIGISMVNDI'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI: CIS:L, VANI, .:., 1522'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle, pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1522). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ SIGISMVNDI'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI: CIS:L, VANI, .:., 1522'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle, pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1522 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Cis L Vani . Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border ring raised decorative markings edge coin patina colors silver gray dark gray hints brown small areas greenish discoloration.

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