Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1520. Silver coin (half-grosz) from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, minted in Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription: O ETA:SIGISMVN I:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription: + MA DVCIS:L IE: 1520. Features coats of arms and Jagiellon dynasty motifs.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1520. Silver coin (half-grosz) from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, minted in Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription: O ETA:SIGISMVN I:15Z. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription: + MA DVCIS:L IE: 1520. Features coats of arms and Jagiellon dynasty motifs.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1520 Silver coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription O Eta Sigismvn I 15Z Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Dvcis L Ie Features coats Jagiellon dynasty motifs round metallic object worn textured surface shades silver gray showing embossed circular border central raised area faint weathered impression two facing figures decorative shapes surrounded outer ring irregular markings slightly uneven edge.

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