Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONET, VNDI:1515:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:L, 1515. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONET, VNDI:1515:. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:L, 1515. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Monet Vndi 1515 Reverse Polish eagle crown pearly borders + Magni Dvcis L Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface shades gray dark gray showing raised decorative engraving embossed edges central area contains stylized motif curved feather- lines surrounded circular border ornate relief patterns metal areas lighter darker gray patina slight surface scratches irregularities.

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