Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + TA:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + GNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE: 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, dia. 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.24 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + TA:SIGISMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + GNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE: 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, dia. 19.7–20.0 mm, weight 1.24 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Ta Sigismvndi 1510 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Gni Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.24 g circular metallic object worn uneven edge mostly silver-gray surface showing areas darker gray faint brownish discoloration featuring raised central design mounted figure wearing armor holding long object seated horse visible mane details surrounded raised circular border several decorative raised marks ring additional elements outer rim.

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