Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1526. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN: I ISMVNDI I Z6. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI DVCIS ITVANI 1526. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1526. Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN: I ISMVNDI I Z6. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI DVCIS ITVANI 1526. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1526 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left pearl borders inscription + Coin I Ismvndi I Z6 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Itvani 1526 Jagiellon dynasty emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Poland–Lithuania round metallic object worn uneven surface grayish-silver color showing raised circular border recessed central area irregular engraved shapes darker gray brownish spots visible surface outer rim shallow irregular indentations carved decorative marks.

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