Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription. Date: 1508–1529. Mint: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Materials/function: coin.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription. Date: 1508–1529. Mint: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Materials/function: coin.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned eagle Date 1508–1529 Mint Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Materials function coin worn circular coin metallic gray surface showing irregular edges small darker spots discoloration visible raised recessed areas forming embossed profile surrounding decorative rim colors visible include gray darker gray small rusty brown spots.

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