Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearled borders an inscription '+ M, A:SIGISMVNDI 15Z3'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearled borders an inscription '+ MAGNI:D, LITVANDIE:, 1523'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems — eagles and Pursuer (Lithuania). Minted 1523, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearled borders an inscription '+ M, A:SIGISMVNDI 15Z3'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearled borders an inscription '+ MAGNI:D, LITVANDIE:, 1523'. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems — eagles and Pursuer (Lithuania). Minted 1523, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearled borders inscription + M A Sigismvndi 15Z3 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni D Litvandie 1523 Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles Lithuania Minted 1523 Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn raised design occupies center white background object stylized bird motif spread wings surrounded beaded circular border decorative elements surface displays variations color shades silver gray dark gray hints brownish patina.

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