Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin, 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim inscription between beaded borders: + COIN:S, VNDI:15Z3. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between beaded borders: + MAGNI, DVCIS:LI, NIE:, 1523. Emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Function: coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania), struck in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A56_455

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1523 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim inscription beaded borders + Coin S Vndi 15Z3 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Li Nie Emblems Function coinage Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania struck Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border additional raised decorative elements rim object primarily shades silver gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised areas set white background.