Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: ONETA:SIGISMVND. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MA, LITVANIE:, 1522. Polish–Lithuanian coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon. Produced in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (1522).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; legend in rim between pearl borders: ONETA:SIGISMVND. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: + MA, LITVANIE:, 1522. Polish–Lithuanian coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon. Produced in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (1522).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left legend rim pearl borders Oneta Sigismvnd Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Litvanie 1522 Polish–Lithuanian coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Produced Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn uneven surface dark gray silver color showing embossed central motif animal figure surrounded decorative raised border ring raised shapes edge metal displays areas lighter silver highlights darker gray patina slight irregularities dents rim.

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