Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: TA, SIGISMV, Z. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, DVCI, VANIE, 1528. Material: coin. Place: Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: TA, SIGISMV, Z. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, DVCI, VANIE, 1528. Material: coin. Place: Poland, 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 Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription Ta Sigismv Z Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Ma Dvci Vanie 1528 Material coin Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface irregular edge showing embossed central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed beaded circular border metal silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter highlights background object white.

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