Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1514. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA: MVNDI: 1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC: TVANIE: 1514. Coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1514. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA: MVNDI: 1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC: TVANIE: 1514. Coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1514 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Mvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvc Tvanie Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn raised design showing stylized bird spread wings center surrounded decorative circular border outer ring raised markings coin surface areas wear irregular texture darker tarnish spots lighter metallic highlights Visible colors include silver-gray metal darker gray tarnish patches brownish discoloration.

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