Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1521. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONEA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z1:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, VANIE:, 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1521. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONEA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z1:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, VANIE:, 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1521 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monea Sigismv Di 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Li Vanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif decorative border metal appearing silver-gray darker gray areas slight brownish discoloration uneven edges small chips circular pattern raised lines shapes center.

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