Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 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: 1523. Grand Duchy of Lithuania — Poland; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_446

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1523 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription MO Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI D Li Nie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin dark silver-gray surface showing wear raised details featuring central circular emblem stylized bird outstretched wings head turned side surrounded outer ring border engraved markings coin irregular edge areas lighter silver raised design catches light colors dark gray silver-gray small patches brighter metallic highlights.