Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1525. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MON. MV. DI:15Z5. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGN. DV. TVANIE. Emblems: eagles and Pursuer (Lithuania). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; minted in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_029

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1525 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mon Mv Di 15Z5 Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Magn Dv Tvanie Emblems eagles Lithuania Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty minted Grand Duchy Vilnius round worn coin rough metallic surface shades gray dark silver showing raised circular border central raised design includes profile helmeted figure facing right stylized animal beneath several decorative lines curved shapes perimeter minor surface scratches dents.