Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. 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. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. 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. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Gismv I 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Vanie. Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing raised circular border central embossed motif resembling stylized bird spread wings rim features series raised decorative marks shapes edge irregular slightly uneven.

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