Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1528. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MO, EA:SIGISMV, DI:15ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCI, LITVANIE:, 1528. 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), 1528. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MO, EA:SIGISMV, DI:15ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCI, LITVANIE:, 1528. 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 1528 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Mo Ea Sigismv Di 15Zz Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvci Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle pursuer Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metal coin worn textured surface showing embossed two-headed bird eagle motif center surrounded raised circular border band decorative elements edge coin primarily gray silver darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised details.

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