Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIGI, ZZ. Reverse: Polish eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: MAGNI:DV, I, LITVAN, 1522. Polish–Lithuanian coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania), Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_422

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigi Zz Reverse Polish eagle crown Magni Dv I Litvan 1522 Polish–Lithuanian coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn uneven surface showing embossed designs shallow grooves coin mostly dark silver gray areas darker tarnish slightly lighter highlights central area features embossed circular border enclosing faint intricate raised design resembles figures shapes low relief inner circle decorative dots forming ring outer rim additional decorative elements markings following curve metal scratches pits irregular texture indicating wear background plain white.