Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim between pearly borders with inscription SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription + MAGNI:DVC, LITVANIE:. Date: 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm; weight 1.09 g.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellonian dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim between pearly borders with inscription SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription + MAGNI:DVC, LITVANIE:. Date: 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Coin; diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm; weight 1.09 g.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellonian dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription SIGISMVNDI Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI Dvc Litvanie Date 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter ~19.6–19.8 mm weight 1.09 g round metal coin worn surface showing raised recessed areas predominantly gray silver color darker gray shadows coin displays central circular border enclosing stylized bird figure spread wings textured outer rim decorative markings metal uneven patina small surface scratches coin sits plain white background.

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