Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Chase) coat of arms turned left; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: DVCIS, ISMVNDI:15ZZ:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription: + MO, DVCISLITV, 15ZZ:. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_441

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pogon Chase coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription Dvcis Ismvndi 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mo Dvcislitv Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design animal figure surrounding decorative borders embossed shapes curved relief patterns edge colors visible include silver gray dark gray brownish tones subtle greenish spots.