Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_411

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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 rim inscription pearl borders Neta Sigis Vndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Tvanie Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius round metal coin worn textured surface showing raised central design double-headed bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border ring raised markings near edge coin displays mix brown dark brown grayish-green patina areas lighter metallic sheen darker tarnish.