Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: NETA SIGIS VNDI 15ZZ. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCI TVANIE: 1522. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; minted in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_410

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders Neta Sigis Vndi 15Zz Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvci Tvanie Emblems eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy minted Vilnius single circular object worn metallic surface shades brown dark bronze showing raised central design textured rim object irregular edges areas lighter darker patina several embossed motifs curved decorative elements visible across face.