Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1515). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in rim between beaded borders an inscription: + ONETA:SI: DI:1515. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between beaded borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS: LITV: 1515. Coats of arms: Pogon and Polish eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian context.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1515). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in rim between beaded borders an inscription: + ONETA:SI: DI:1515. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between beaded borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS: LITV: 1515. Coats of arms: Pogon and Polish eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian context.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1515 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim beaded borders inscription + Oneta Si Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvcis Litv Coats arms Polish eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian context worn round metallic coin dark gray silver patina showing embossed central design resembling stylized bird eagle within circular border surrounded raised decorative elements edge surface irregular scratches dents areas lighter darker silver-gray tones coin edge slightly uneven dented.

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