Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned to the left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI15ZZ:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Punch AR. Date: 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Style: Polish–Lithuanian coinage; motif: coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon). R8 (rarity).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned to the left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI15ZZ:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Punch AR. Date: 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Style: Polish–Lithuanian coinage; motif: coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon). R8 (rarity).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi15Zz Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Punch AR Date 1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Style Polish–Lithuanian coinage motif coats arms R8 rarity worn round metallic coin central raised circular border enclosing stylized bird spread wings coin surface irregularities textured wear areas darker lighter gray hints brownish patina edges.

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