Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGI, DI:15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). 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), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGI, DI:15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigi Di 15Z0 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Ma I Dvcis Litva Ie. Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised decorative elements embossed central motif resembling two-headed bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border additional raised patterns object mostly gray silver areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights edges small irregular chips indentations.

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