Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVANDI:15Z1. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1521. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVANDI:15Z1. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1521. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon, eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Sigismvandi 15Z1 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Magni Dvcis Litvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metal coin worn surface showing raised central portrait profile surrounded decorative circular border ring raised design outer edge coin displays textured aged appearance visible scratches irregularities visible colors shades gray silver darker gray-brown patina.

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