Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), ca. 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription + MOETA MVN. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription DVCIS LITVANIE. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Jagiellon dynasty, emblems: Pogon and Eagle.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), ca. 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription + MOETA MVN. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription DVCIS LITVANIE. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Jagiellon dynasty, emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz ca 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + MOETA MVN Reverse Crowned Polish eagle inscription DVCIS LITVANIE Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metallic object weathered surface showing raised circular border worn embossed designs center object displays mix dark gray silvery brownish tones patches darker patina lighter highlights background plain white.

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