Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1525. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGIS, VNDI:15Z5'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1525. Obverse: Pursuer turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGIS, VNDI:15Z5'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1525 Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigis Vndi 15Z5 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Emblems eagle Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface displaying raised circular border embossed heraldic bird design center surrounded outer band raised shapes decorative markings metal darker gray recessed areas lighter gray highlights worn edges raised details.

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