Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ON, ISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LITVAN. 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 (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ON, ISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LITVAN. 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 Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription On Ismvndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvcis Litvan Date 1508–1529 Materials style Polish–Lithuanian coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed design center resembles stylized figure animal coin displays textured aged patina visible scratches small dents predominant colors silver-gray areas darker gray slight brownish discoloration.

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