Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MONETA:S, I:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, I...TVANIE:, 1518. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius) and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MONETA:S, I:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, I...TVANIE:, 1518. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius) and Poland; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1518 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Moneta S I Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dv I...Tvanie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems worn round metal object rough textured surface showing shades brown gray hints green object embossed circular border inner raised design profile shape decorative motifs irregular edges areas darker lighter patina across surface.

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