Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '+ MO, DI.5Z0'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'IS: LITVA'. Related to the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.
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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; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription '+ MO, DI.5Z0'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl-shaped borders with inscription 'IS: LITVA'. Related to the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Poland.

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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 rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Di.5Z0 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Litva Related Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single circular metal object worn surface irregular edge rests plain white background object silver-gray darker gray areas subtle lighter highlights showing textured slightly pitted surface faint raised decorative markings part interior form partial pattern.

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