Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MO, TA:SIGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LI, A, IE:.:, 1520. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius) and the Polish–Lithuanian realm.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MO, TA:SIGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LI, A, IE:.:, 1520. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius) and the Polish–Lithuanian realm.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Mo Ta Sigismva Di 15Z0 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Mag I Dvcis Li A Ie . Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian realm single round metal coin worn textured surface shades gray silver showing embossed central figure animal profile within circular border coin raised decorative elements ring raised markings edge areas darker tarnish lighter highlights giving slightly uneven aged appearance.

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