Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MON. A. VNDI 1523'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MAGNI DVC ANIE 1523'. Subjects/emblems: Polish eagle and Pursuer (Lithuanian Pogonia). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MON. A. VNDI 1523'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscription '+ MAGNI DVC ANIE 1523'. Subjects/emblems: Polish eagle and Pursuer (Lithuanian Pogonia). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1523 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon A Vndi 1523 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvc Anie 1523 Subjects emblems Lithuanian Pogonia Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface showing raised double-headed eagle motif center surrounded beaded circular border decorative rim coin shades silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights.

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