Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONE, SMVND, 15Z1'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:D, ANIE:, 1521'. Emblems: Pogon and eagle; Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MONE, SMVND, 15Z1'. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:D, ANIE:, 1521'. Emblems: Pogon and eagle; Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Smvnd 15Z1 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni D Anie Emblems eagle Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn surface showing shades silver gray hints green object embossed central design featuring profile human head surrounding raised decorative borders markings outer rim ring raised characters patterned edging metal surface displays scratches patina areas subtle discoloration.

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