Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription '+ MO, DI.5Z0'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'IS:LITVA'. 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), dated 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription '+ MO, DI.5Z0'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'IS:LITVA'. 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 dated 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Di.5Z0 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle circular metallic object worn textured surface shades gray silver showing embossed central design surrounded raised rim outer band carved marks object uneven edge areas lighter darker silver patina subtle scratches scuffs.

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