Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + NET SIGIS VNDI 1521. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI DVCIS LVNIE 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 (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + NET SIGIS VNDI 1521. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI DVCIS LVNIE 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 knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Net Sigis Vndi 1521 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Lvnie 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metal coin weathered surface showing raised circular border irregular raised patterns inside edge coin displays mix metallic gray muted brown dark greenish spots hints darker tarnish worn textures shallow indentations across face uneven rim giving slightly irregular outline.

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