Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogrzywiec) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +MO, ETA:SIGISMVA, DI:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +MAGNI:, :LITVANIE, 1527. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogrzywiec) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +MO, ETA:SIGISMVA, DI:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +MAGNI:, :LITVANIE, 1527. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogrzywiec turned left rim pearl borders inscription +Mo Eta Sigismva Di 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle +Magni Litvanie 1527 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted rider horse within decorative border surrounded ring raised elements edge coin primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed lines lighter silver highlights raised surfaces slight variations tarnished brownish-gray edges.

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