Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: ONETA·SIGI·MVNDI·1517. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: +·DVCI·ITVANIE·1517. Polish–Lithuanian coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius).
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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 pearly borders an inscription: ONETA·SIGI·MVNDI·1517. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: +·DVCI·ITVANIE·1517. Polish–Lithuanian coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription Oneta·Sigi·Mvndi·1517 Reverse Polish crowned eagle +·Dvci·Itvanie·1517 Polish–Lithuanian coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design outer rim incised markings metal mainly gray darker gray areas subtle lighter highlights small patches pale greenish-blue discoloration.

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