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

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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 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin metal worn circular metallic object textured surface shades silver gray showing areas darker tarnish small patches muted brownish-red object embossed central design curving raised lines surrounding border includes ring decorative marks shapes edge irregular nicks slight deformation background plain white.

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