Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548), 1526. Silver coin (Polish–Lithuanian). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, I:15Z6. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Style: Jagiellon-era emblems (eagle, Pursuer). Function: coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_086

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 1526 Silver coin Polish–Lithuanian Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi I 15Z6 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Style Jagiellon-era emblems Function coinage Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round worn metallic object uneven edge showing central raised circular area containing relief stylized animal figure surface textured scratches small pits areas darker tarnish lighter highlights metallic gray silver brownish tones ring raised decorative elements central area.