Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ON :SIGI. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MAGNI, NIE:; dated 1522. Polish–Lithuanian coin, Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon; mint: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_364

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigi Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Nie dated 1522 Polish–Lithuanian coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle mint Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design surrounded recessed border displaying irregular edges small nicks object textured surface visible relief lines engravings forming stylized figure center decorative elements visible colors gray dark gray hints greenish patina lighter silvery highlights raised areas.