Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1517. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'NETA VNDI 1' (as read). Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAG VCIS LI IE 1517'. Jagiellon dynasty emblematic motifs; emblems include eagle and Pogon. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1517. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'NETA VNDI 1' (as read). Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAG VCIS LI IE 1517'. Jagiellon dynasty emblematic motifs; emblems include eagle and Pogon. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1517 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Neta Vndi 1 read Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle + Mag Vcis Li Ie 1517 Jagiellon dynasty emblematic motifs emblems include eagle Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metal coin worn surface showing raised circular border embossed double-headed eagle design center coin primarily gray metallic areas darker tarnish small patches reddish-brown faint green discoloration background white.

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