Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MON, SIGISMVNDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle.
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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 pearl borders an inscription: + MON, SIGISMVNDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Sigismvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish coins Jagiellon dynasty emblems round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central bird- figure outstretched wings surrounded ring raised decorative elements irregular outer edge visible colors include gray silver darker grayish-brown tones.

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