Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1521 (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN, ANDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NI:DVCIS, LI, NIE:.:. Features coats of arms (Pogon, Eagle).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1521 (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN, ANDI:15Z1. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NI:DVCIS, LI, NIE:.:. Features coats of arms (Pogon, Eagle).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Andi 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle Ni Dvcis Li Nie . Features coats arms round metallic object weathered surface showing raised circular border embossed design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings center metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas edges background object white.

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