Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (1524). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearly borders inscription SIGISMVNDI:15Z4. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearly borders inscription + MAGNIDVCIS:LITVANIE:. From Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_126

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin 1524 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription Sigismvndi 15Z4 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magnidvcis Litvanie Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn coin textured surface showing raised central motif decorative border rendered metallic shades gray silver darker gray tarnish subtle brownish areas coin displays worn relief patterns curved raised ridges edge uneven contours slightly irregular circular shape.