Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) facing left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z1'. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'IDVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and crowned Eagle.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) facing left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z1'. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'IDVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and crowned Eagle.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight facing left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sigismv Di 15Z1 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Idvcis Litvanie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems crowned Eagle circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design decorative border displaying shades silver gray darker tarnished areas irregular edges small scratches indentations.

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