Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO ETA IGISMVA DI 1520. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG I DVCIS LITV IE 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1520.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO ETA IGISMVA DI 1520. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG I DVCIS LITV IE 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1520.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Igismva Di 1520 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litv Ie 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius 1520 round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design standing figure animal- shape within circular border surrounded ring embossed characters outer edge coin displays shades silver gray darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details.

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