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: + COIN:SIGISMV, DI:151. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, S:LIT, ANIE, 1510. Coats of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin. Diameter ca. 19.3–20.0 mm; weight 1.01 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: + COIN:SIGISMV, DI:151. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, S:LIT, ANIE, 1510. Coats of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin. Diameter ca. 19.3–20.0 mm; weight 1.01 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 + Coin Sigismv Di 151 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle pearly borders + Magni Dv S Lit Anie 1510 Coats arms Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius coin Diameter ca 19.3–20.0 mm weight 1.01 g round coin raised design showing stylized bird outstretched wings enclosed circular border several decorative elements inner circle worn textured surfaces visible colors include shades gray silver off-white.

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