Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearly borders with inscription ONETA:S, VNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription GNI:DVCI, :LITV. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland). Topics: Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems — eagle, Pogon.
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Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearly borders with inscription ONETA:S, VNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription GNI:DVCI, :LITV. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland). Topics: Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems — eagle, Pogon.

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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 S Vndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription GNI Dvci Litv Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Topics Polish coins Jagiellon dynasty emblems worn round metal disc textured surface patina shades gray silver hints green showing outer raised recessed central area carved circular border decorative curved motifs edge.

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