Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) facing left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MOA, SIG, MVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, CI, :LITVANIE, 1513. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) facing left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MOA, SIG, MVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, CI, :LITVANIE, 1513. Coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon (coat of arms). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight facing left rim pearl borders inscription + Moa Sig Mvndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Ci Litvanie 1513 Coats arms Eagle coat Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin round worn object rough textured surface shades gray dark gray showing circular raised band near edge central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings object irregular edges small notch visible cracks pits across surface.

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