Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription COIN:SIGISMVNDI:15Z. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI:DVCI,:LITVANIE.:. Style: 16th-century Polish–Lithuanian coinage; emblems: Pogon and crowned eagle. Location struck: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_196

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription COIN Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse crowned Polish eagle inscription + MAGNI Dvci Litvanie. Style 16th-century Polish–Lithuanian coinage emblems crowned eagle Location struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design stylized animal figure surrounding decorative border outer band containing raised characters metal dark gray lighter silvery highlights areas darker tarnish.