Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: + O ETA: D 15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: I:DVCIS:LITVA I 1520. Associated emblems: Pogon, eagle. Function: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland (Vilnius).
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: + O ETA: D 15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl-shaped borders: I:DVCIS:LITVA I 1520. Associated emblems: Pogon, eagle. Function: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland (Vilnius).

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl-shaped borders + O Eta D 15Z0 Reverse crowned Polish eagle I Dvcis Litva I 1520 Associated emblems eagle Function coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised design bird outstretched wings inside circular border surrounded additional raised markings edge metal dark brown gray patina areas lighter gray highlights small spots greenish reddish discoloration.

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