Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), c. 1520–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: COIN:SIGISMVANDI. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, ANIE.:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_198

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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 mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Coin Sigismvandi Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Dvcis Li Anie. Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn metal coin textured uneven surface showing wear patina shades gray dark gray brown small hints green coin raised circular border inner circular design central relief depicting crowned figure riding animal additional decorative elements surrounding rim features raised band several indented marks notches metal scratches dents areas darker discoloration.