Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: NETA:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AGNI:DV:LITVA. Date: 1508–1529. Materials/style: Polish–Lithuanian coin, Jagiellon dynasty emblems (eagles, Pogon). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: NETA:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AGNI:DV:LITVA. Date: 1508–1529. Materials/style: Polish–Lithuanian coin, Jagiellon dynasty emblems (eagles, Pogon). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Chasing Knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Neta Sigismvndi Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Agni Dv Litva Date 1508–1529 Materials style Polish–Lithuanian coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central design figure horseback within circular border surrounded outer ring indented markings decorative elements metal shades gray dark silver brownish tarnish small hints green patina.

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