Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from the Jagiellonian dynasty, dated 1515. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SIGISMV.NDI:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DV, NIE:. 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 from the Jagiellonian dynasty, dated 1515. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA, SIGISMV.NDI:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders the inscription: + MAGNI:DV, NIE:. 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 dated 1515 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Sigismv.Ndi Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dv Nie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metal object uneven edge showing raised circular border faint embossed shapes within surface tarnished patina shades gray brown greenish spots small area muted red central surface.

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