Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:S GISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LIT E:. Material: coin; place of issue: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:S GISMVNDI:15. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LIT E:. Material: coin; place of issue: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta S Gismvndi 15 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Lit E Material coin place issue Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design animal figure within beaded circular border surrounded decorative raised marks object shades gray silver areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights.

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