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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders Oneta S Gismvndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Lit E Dated 1508–1529 Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface raised central design depicting stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border decorative elements showing patina darker gray silver tones areas brownish tarnish uneven rim slight indentations.

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