Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1528). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGI, D, :15Z8'. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, 1528'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Function: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1528). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGI, D, :15Z8'. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, 1528'. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Function: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1528 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi D 15Z8 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Mag I Dvcis Litva Emblems eagle Function coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty circular metallic object textured worn surface irregular edges showing raised central design surrounded ring decorative ridging border carved characters metal shades gray silver darker patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions giving aged slightly tarnished appearance.

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