Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (Polish, Grand Duchy of Lithuania), dated 1520, struck in Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription: MO A:SIGISMVA DI:15Z. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription: AG I:DVCIS:LITVA I. Emblems: Pogon, Eagle. Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_183

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Coin Polish Grand Duchy Lithuania dated 1520 struck Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Mo A Sigismva Di 15Z Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Ag I Dvcis Litva I Emblems Eagle Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design outer ring raised shapes markings primarily shades gray silver darker gray recesses central area contains embossed figure curved angular lines suggesting human- form animal- form overlapping repeated decorative impressions edge metal scratches pits areas shine shadow.