Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ON A:SIGISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + I:DVCIS LITVANI. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ON A:SIGISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + I:DVCIS LITVANI. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Chasing Knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription A Sigismvndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + I Dvcis Litvani Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing central raised design figure horseback within beaded circular border surrounded outer band several markings metal silver-gray darker gray areas recesses lighter highlights raised portions background white.

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