Lithuanian half-grosz (1520), Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MO, ETA, IGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAG, :DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:., 1520. Emblems: Pogon, eagle. Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty.
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Lithuanian half-grosz (1520), Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MO, ETA, IGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAG, :DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:., 1520. Emblems: Pogon, eagle. Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty.

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Lithuanian half-grosz 1520 Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Mo Eta Igismva Di 15Z0 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Mag Dvcis Litva Ie. Emblems eagle Polish coins Jagiellon dynasty round coin worn metallic surface shades silver gray showing raised central design stylized double-headed bird curved wings tail details surrounded outer circular border raised decorative elements embossed rim coin's texture scratched aged subtle darker lighter gray areas across surface.

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