Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:, VND:15Z1:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: IS:LITVANIE. Associated with Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; minted in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:, VND:15Z1:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: IS:LITVANIE. Associated with Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; minted in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left legend rim pearl borders + Coin Vnd 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Litvanie Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metallic object textured worn surface showing raised central design figure horse surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative markings object shades gray silver darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights background white.

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