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

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie. 1520 Polish–Lithuanian coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular raised border outer ring stamped shapes metal varied tones silver gray darker tarnished areas small patches brownish discoloration surface textured worn slightly uneven edges.

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