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 rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA: IGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: MA DVC ANIE:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
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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 rim between pearl borders an inscription: ETA: IGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: MA DVC ANIE:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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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 Eta Igismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ma Dvc Anie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metal coin worn raised profile head center surrounded circular beaded border decorative patterns edge coin surface scratches dents areas uneven wear coin shades dark gray brownish-gray greenish patina lighter silvery highlights metal exposed.

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