Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1518. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MON, MVNDI:1518. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, 1518. Emblems: eagle and Pogon. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland.
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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; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MON, MVNDI:1518. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, 1518. Emblems: eagle and Pogon. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland.

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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 legend rim pearl borders + Mon Mvndi Reverse crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litva Emblems eagle Associated Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania worn circular metal coin rough textured surface shades gray dull silver showing faint raised portrait center decorative circular border curved pointed motifs subtle darker gray scratches areas light gray wear edges.

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