Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) facing left; inscription in rim between beaded borders: + MO, ETA:SIGIS, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between beaded borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS, A, IE:, 1520. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Minted in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) facing left; inscription in rim between beaded borders: + MO, ETA:SIGIS, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between beaded borders: + MAG, I:DVCIS, A, IE:, 1520. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Minted in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight facing left inscription rim beaded borders + Mo Eta Sigis Di 15Z0 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Mag I Dvcis A Ie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Minted Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing embossed central design faint raised contours surrounding outer edge features ring raised elements irregularities metal areas lighter darker gray patina subtle scratches scuffs.

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