Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: COIN:SIGI, MAGNI:DVCI. Materials/function: coin; emblems: Pogon, eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: COIN:SIGI, MAGNI:DVCI. Materials/function: coin; emblems: Pogon, eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1522 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Coin Sigi Magni Dvci Materials function coin emblems eagle Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface engraved central figure rider horseback enclosed circular border shades silver gray darker gray areas brownish patina slight greenish spots edge displays outer ring raised decorative elements worn raised details.

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