Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned to the left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription, including GNI: VANI, 1510. Jagiellon dynasty; coat of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned to the left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription, including GNI: VANI, 1510. Jagiellon dynasty; coat of arms: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm; weight 1.18 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearly borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Vani 1510 Jagiellon dynasty coat arms Eagle Pogon Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.7–20.0 mm weight 1.18 g round worn coin central raised design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border coin surface showing textured wear small pitted spots visible colors shades silver gray off-white faint hints reddish-brown.

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