Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1527, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGISMAVNDI:15Z7. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVAN. Related subjects: Jagiellonians (dynasty); coats of arms, eagles.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1527, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Chaser (coat of arms of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGISMAVNDI:15Z7. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVAN. Related subjects: Jagiellonians (dynasty); coats of arms, eagles.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1527 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Chaser coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Coin Sigismavndi 15Z7 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvan Related subjects Jagiellonians dynasty coats eagles worn circular metal coin raised central design featuring stylized bird outspread wings enclosed beaded circular border surrounded embossed shapes decorative marks coin surface scratches uneven edges visible colors metallic gray darker gray toning lighter silver highlights.

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