Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, IGISMVNDI:15Z5. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI, DVCI, LITVANI, 1525. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1525.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_033

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M Igismvndi 15Z5 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvci Litvani 1525 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty emblems Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn coin metallic gray surface showing embossed central design mounted figure circular border surrounded raised decorative elements ring lettering coin displays textures wear patina lighter darker gray variations subtle highlights.