Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obv.: Pursuer turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGIS, VNDI:15Z5. Rev.: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. 1525. Materials: coin; style: Jagiellon-era; emblems: eagle, Pursuer. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_031

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obv. Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigis Vndi 15Z5 Rev. Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1525 Materials coin style Jagiellon-era emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central circular border raised outer rim silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray raised details rough textured patina Within central area low-relief profile human head facing right stylized hair facial features ornamental marks inner circle ring raised decorative shapes curved strokes outer contains repeating pattern raised angular curved motifs background plain white.