Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (1529). Obverse: Pursuer (emblem of Lithuania) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A, IGIS, DI:15, 9:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: +, AG, I:DVC, :LI, .:, 1529. Materials/style: Polish–Lithuanian coinage, Jagiellon dynasty emblems. Location: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_173

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1529 Obverse Pursuer emblem Lithuania turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Igis Di 15 9 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Ag I Dvc Li . Materials style Polish–Lithuanian coinage Jagiellon dynasty emblems Location Grand Duchy Vilnius round metallic object worn uneven surface shown white background object mostly gray darker lighter silver tones slightly tarnished appearance featuring raised central design depicting figure horseback within beaded circular border surrounded outer rim various embossed decorative marks shapes edges irregular slightly dented.