Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + M, A, IGIS, DI:15, 9:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: +, AG, I:DVC, :LI, .:, 1529. Silver coin; Jagiellon dynasty; struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).
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Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + M, A, IGIS, DI:15, 9:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: +, AG, I:DVC, :LI, .:, 1529. Silver coin; Jagiellon dynasty; struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old reigned 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left legend rim pearl borders + M A Igis Di 15 9 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Ag I Dvc Li . 1529 Silver coin Jagiellon dynasty struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania circular metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings inside beaded circular border surrounded outer ring decorative raised elements small irregularities coin edge visible colors include dark gray silver-gray hints brownish patina.

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