Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: + MO ISMVNDI ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: AGNI DVCIS LITVA, 1522. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; struck in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: + MO ISMVNDI ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: AGNI DVCIS LITVA, 1522. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; struck in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl-shaped borders + Mo Ismvndi Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Litva Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius round worn metallic coin rough uneven edge showing raised circular border central embossed design faint eroded surface gray-silver patina darker gray areas small brown spots coin displays scratches dents tiny chips rim.

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