Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: ONETA:SIGISMVND. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MA, LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagle and Pogon. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; minted in Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: ONETA:SIGISMVND. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MA, LITVANIE:. Emblems: eagle and Pogon. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Poland; minted in Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders Oneta Sigismvnd Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Ma Litvanie Emblems eagle Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven edge showing central raised design bird outstretched wings enclosed beaded circular border surface scratches dents areas patina object mainly gray silver darker gray shadows brownish discolorations background plain white.

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