Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: TA:SIGISMVNDI:5ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGN:DV, ANIE:, 1522. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Poland; Vilnius; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_424

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription Ta Sigismvndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magn Dv Anie 1522 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin round metallic object worn textured surface showing relief design raised edging displaying areas darker tarnish brownish discoloration central relief depict figure figures within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements border raised marks visible colors silver-gray dark gray brown greenish spots plain white background.