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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty silver coin 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Sigismvndi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design bird spread wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised markings object displays shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised details.

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