Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin of the Jagiellon dynasty (Polish coins), 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ETA:SIGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials and denomination: half-grosz (silver coin).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin of the Jagiellon dynasty (Polish coins), 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ETA:SIGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials and denomination: half-grosz (silver coin).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Coin Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Eta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials denomination half-grosz silver coin round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design circular border displaying textured uneven areas indentations object mainly silver-gray patches darker gray subtle brownish tones small areas darker greenish discoloration.

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