Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ON :SIGI. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI, NIE:, 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ON :SIGI. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI, NIE:, 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Poland; Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigi Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Nie 1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded outer ring raised decorative elements object displays shades gray silver darkerened areas slight greenish patina edge irregular small nicks.

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