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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Vnd 15Z1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object textured worn surface showing raised central design stylized bird spread wings curved beak surrounded circular border outer band raised elements metal silvery gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights background white.

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