Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:15Z3:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1523. Silver coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; struck in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:15Z3:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1523. Silver coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; struck in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 15Z3 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1523 Silver coin Grand Duchy struck Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised double-headed bird motif center surrounded beaded inner circle raised decorative elements coin shades silver gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised surfaces.

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