Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA, GISMV, I:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, VANIE.:., 1521. Silver coin (half-grosz), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA, GISMV, I:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, VANIE.:., 1521. Silver coin (half-grosz), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Gismv I 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Vanie. 1521 Silver coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing central raised design irregular weathered surrounded ring shallow incised marks decorative shapes uneven edges slight discoloration variations across surface.

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