Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), c. 1520–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MON SIGISMVNDI 15Z. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: M D CIS:LITVA IE 1520–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_178

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz c 1520–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Mon Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse crowned Polish Eagle M D Cis Litva Ie 1520–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn surface varied tones gray dark gray brownish-gray hints greenish patina showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative ring border area raised rectangular shapes edge slightly irregular small notches surface scratches background white.