Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIGISMVNDI, 15Z3. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. 1523. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity). Polish coin; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms, eagles.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIGISMVNDI, 15Z3. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. 1523. Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. R8 (rarity). Polish coin; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms, eagles.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer coat arms Lithuania turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi 15Z3 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1523 Grand Duchy Vilnius R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty coats eagles round metallic object worn surface showing embossed central motif resembling stylized bird double-headed figure surrounded beaded circular border raised decorative elements characters described metal silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised parts small patch off-white discoloration near upper edge.

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