Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MONETA:S, I:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the 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 charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MONETA:S, I:1518:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the 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 charging 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 round metal object worn textured surface shades brown gray muted green featuring raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring decorative raised elements edge.

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