Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1528. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGI, D, :15Z8'. Reverse: Polish eagle with crown; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, 1528'. Emblems: eagles; Jagiellon dynasty. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_134

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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 + Coin Sigi D 15Z8 Reverse Polish eagle crown Mag I Dvcis Litva Emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn metallic coin textured uneven surface aged gray-silver color coin raised central circular border beaded edge embossed bird motif inside stylized wings head central motif flattened outer ring raised decorative markings shapes coin edge irregular slightly chipped places color palette includes shades gray silver darker gray patina.