Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1520, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO ETA IGISMVA DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG I:DVCIS:LITV IE: 1520. Coats of arms: Pogon, Eagle. Coin, half-grosz.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). R8 (rarity). Polish coin from 1520, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO ETA IGISMVA DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG I:DVCIS:LITV IE: 1520. Coats of arms: Pogon, Eagle. Coin, half-grosz.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 R8 rarity Polish coin 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Igismva Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litv Ie Coats Eagle Coin half-grosz round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings coin silver-gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights irregular edges embossed decorative patterns rim.

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