Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty (1510–1529). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGIS, VNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA,:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Material: coin. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty (1510–1529). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGIS, VNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA,:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Material: coin. Place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1510–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Sigis Vndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Dvcis Litvanie Material coin Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn surface shown white background displaying raised central design animal figure within circular border ring raised decorative elements edge shades silver gray dark gray areas lighter metallic sheen subtle brownish tarnish.

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