Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (1528). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) facing left; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MO, EA:SIGI, VN, Z8: Rw.' Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MAG, I:DVCIS:LIT, :, 1528'. Function: coin; place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (1528). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) facing left; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MO, EA:SIGI, VN, Z8: Rw.' Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders inscribed '+ MAG, I:DVCIS:LIT, :, 1528'. Function: coin; place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1528 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem facing left rim pearl borders inscribed + Mo Ea Sigi Vn Z8 Rw Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Dvcis Lit Function coin place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object aged worn surface showing raised central design figure horseback surrounded beaded circular border decorative marks irregular edges notches colors include silvery gray dark gray hints brownish tarnish.

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