Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1523). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'MO:SIGISMVNDI'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+MAGNI:D:LI:NIE:'. Polish–Lithuanian Grand Duchy; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_445

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1523 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription Mo Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle +Magni D Li Nie Polish–Lithuanian Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic coin dark silver-gray surface showing raised central design mounted rider horse within circular border surrounded outer band raised decorative elements coin's edges slightly irregular worn visible scratches nicks varied texture indicating age.