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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin, dia. 19.5–19.8 mm, weight 1.07 g.
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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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1511:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1511. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin, dia. 19.5–19.8 mm, weight 1.07 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 1511 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1511 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin dia 19.5–19.8 mm weight 1.07 g circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design mounted figure horseback raised border repeated raised pattern object mainly silver-gray areas darker gray light brown subtle greenish patina surface scratches nicks slight edge irregularities.

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