Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGIS, DI, 1520. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, ANIE.:., 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; minted in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGIS, DI, 1520. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, ANIE.:., 1521. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; minted in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Coin Sigis Di 1520 Reverse crowned Polish eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Li Anie. 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface featuring raised embossed designs patterns central circular motif stylized bird- figure decorative border metal variations tone darker grey areas lighter silvery highlights edge slightly irregular rough.

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