Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1528. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim with pearl borders and inscription 'TA SIGISMV Z' (or similar). Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim with pearl borders and inscription '+ MA DVCI VANIE 1528'. Style: Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage; emblems include eagle and Pursuer. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_120

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1528 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription Ta Sigismv Z Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Ma Dvci Vanie 1528 Style Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage emblems include eagle Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object textured surface shades silver gray showing worn raised areas uneven slightly irregular center features raised detailed circular border beaded pattern engraved scene inside includes figure horseback another figure holding long object rendered metallic tones highlights shadows object's surface scratches dents areas wear creating contrasts darker gray lighter silver raised designs edges background object plain white.