Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1525). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogon) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN: SIGISMVNDI 15Z5. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MA, GN, VCIS:LI, ANIE:, 1525. Emblems: eagle, Pursuer. 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 (Pogon) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN: SIGISMVNDI 15Z5. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MA, GN, VCIS:LI, ANIE:, 1525. Emblems: eagle, Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1525 Obverse Pursuer Pogon turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Sigismvndi 15Z5 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Ma Gn Vcis Li Anie Emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central emblem heraldic lion within beaded circular border surrounded ring raised characters coin displays irregular edges textured wear darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised details.

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