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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Sigismvndi Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border inner circular design object displays carved figure center indistinct limbs suggestion shield curved shape beside outer ring embossed elements edge slightly irregular rim colors visible include silver gray brown hints darker tarnish.

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