Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, SMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, IE.:, 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, silver. Diameter ca. 19.6–20.1 mm; weight 1.19 g. R8 (rarity). Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon; Jagiellon dynasty.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, SMVNDI:1510. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, IE.:, 1510. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, silver. Diameter ca. 19.6–20.1 mm; weight 1.19 g. R8 (rarity). Coats of arms: Eagle, Pogon; Jagiellon dynasty.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Smvndi 1510 Reverse Polish eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin silver Diameter ca 19.6–20.1 mm weight 1.19 g R8 rarity Coats arms Eagle Jagiellon dynasty worn circular metal disk raised rim embossed decorative elements showing central circular motif surrounding ring raised symbols disk surface mostly light gray areas darker gray patina slight brownish spots smudged reddish mark across central area textures include pitting scuffing edges slightly irregular.

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