Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription ONETA·SIGISMV·D. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription AGNI·DVCIS·LI. Date: 1508–1529. Material: coin. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Style: Jagiellon dynasty emblems (eagles, Pogon).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription ONETA·SIGISMV·D. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription AGNI·DVCIS·LI. Date: 1508–1529. Material: coin. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Style: Jagiellon dynasty emblems (eagles, Pogon).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription ONETA·SIGISMV·D Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription AGNI·DVCIS·LI Date 1508–1529 Material coin Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Style Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagles round worn metallic coin raised circular border embossed bird motif center showing stylized wings tail feathers coin surface textured irregular areas darker lighter gray subtle greenish brownish patina places set plain white background.

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