Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1523. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim inscription between beaded borders: + MO, IGIS, Z3. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between beaded borders: + MAGNI, S:LI, IE, 1523. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_001

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1523 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim inscription beaded borders + Mo Igis Z3 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Magni S Li Ie Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn surface showing raised circular border central embossed design stylized bird spread wings visible head tail surrounded ring decorative markings small irregular indentations coin's color muted silvery gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised edges background plain white.