Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (Polish, Grand Duchy of Lithuania), dated 1526, minted in Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription TA SIG I 1526. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription + MAGNI IS:LITV I 1526. Emblems: Pogon, eagle.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (Polish, Grand Duchy of Lithuania), dated 1526, minted in Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription TA SIG I 1526. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription + MAGNI IS:LITV I 1526. Emblems: Pogon, eagle.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Coin Polish Grand Duchy Lithuania dated 1526 minted Vilnius Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription TA SIG I 1526 Reverse crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI Litv I 1526 Emblems single round coin worn textured surface showing embossed double-headed bird motif within circular border surrounded faint raised markings coin displays shades gray silver muted greenish-gray subtle darker lighter patches.

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