Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MONETARY, SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + AGNI:DVC: LITVANI. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian iconography; coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon); Jagiellon dynasty.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MONETARY, SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + AGNI:DVC: LITVANI. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian iconography; coats of arms (Eagle, Pogon); Jagiellon dynasty.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Monetary Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Agni Dvc Litvani Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian iconography coats arms Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface showing raised decorative patterns embossed central profile surrounded ornamentation displaying colors dark brown dull silver hints green.

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