Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim bears inscription between pearl-shaped borders: + COIN:SIGISM... Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim bears inscription between pearl-shaped borders: GNI:DVCIS:LITVNI. Dated 1508–1529. Coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; related to Polish coins, Jagiellon dynasty; motifs: emblems, eagles.
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Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim bears inscription between pearl-shaped borders: + COIN:SIGISM... Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim bears inscription between pearl-shaped borders: GNI:DVCIS:LITVNI. Dated 1508–1529. Coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; related to Polish coins, Jagiellon dynasty; motifs: emblems, eagles.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim bears inscription pearl-shaped borders + Coin Sigism.. Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Gni Dvcis Litvni Dated 1508–1529 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania related Polish coins Jagiellon dynasty motifs emblems eagles round worn metallic object textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring carved shapes edge metal predominantly gray darker gray shading slight areas dull brownish discoloration.

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