Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) facing left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SI, IS, V, DI:15Z1'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'GNI:DVCI, LITVANIE.:.', dated 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius); Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.
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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) facing left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SI, IS, V, DI:15Z1'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'GNI:DVCI, LITVANIE.:.', dated 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius); Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight facing left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Si V Di 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvci Litvanie. dated 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metallic object textured worn surface shades silver gray showing raised central design stylized bird spread wings crownlike shape head surrounded circular border decorative ridges ring indented marks edge outer rim displays series carved shapes symbols following curve object scratches dents uneven patina.

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