Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1523). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ A:SIGISMVNDI:15Z'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'M GNI:DVCIS:LITVANI'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1523). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ A:SIGISMVNDI:15Z'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'M GNI:DVCIS:LITVANI'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1523 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + A Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle M Gni Dvcis Litvani Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central motif resembles stylized bird spread wings head profile surrounded decorative ring edged raised irregular markings coin displays metallic gray silver tones darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised edges.

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