Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1524, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription NETA:SIGI:15Z4:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription AGNI:D:ITVA:1524. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and pursuer.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_014

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1524 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription NETA Sigi 15Z4 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription AGNI D Itva Jagiellon dynasty emblems pursuer round metal coin dark gray surface lighter worn highlights showing raised profile head center surrounded circular border decorative edge worn textures scratches across surface uneven rim.