Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1522. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) 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. Jagiellon dynasty emblems; imagery combines Lithuanian Pursuer and Polish Eagle. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_425

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1522 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription Ta Sigismvndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magn Dv Anie 1522 Jagiellon dynasty emblems imagery combines Lithuanian Pursuer Polish Eagle Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central motif surrounded decorative border object displays varying shades gray dark gray brown small patches greenish discoloration lighter gray highlights edges irregular slightly darker center faint raised shapes outlines radiate border shallow scratches small dents visible across surface.