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: + MONE, MVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, VANIE.:., 1511. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms); Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.02 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: + MONE, MVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI, VANIE.:., 1511. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms); Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm; weight 1.02 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 + Mone Mvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Vanie. Coats arms Eagle coat Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 19.5–20.0 mm weight 1.02 g worn round coin mostly light gray surface subtle darker gray areas showing embossed central design depicting human figure bust within circular border surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements shapes coin edge slightly irregular surface scratches small dents.

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