Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; r. 1506–1548). Silver coin (1513). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MO, ISMVNDI:13:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription IS:LITVANIE. Coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.
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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; r. 1506–1548). Silver coin (1513). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MO, ISMVNDI:13:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription IS:LITVANIE. Coats of arms: Eagle and Pogon. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland r 1506–1548 Silver coin 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + MO Ismvndi 13 Reverse crowned Polish eagle inscription Litvanie Coats arms Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round object metallic worn surface showing shades silver gray hints brown featuring raised circular border central embossed design resembles stylized figure within ring textured scratched areas subtle darker spots metal.

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