Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, r. 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), c. 1508–1529, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted horseman) turned left; legend in rim between pearl-shaped borders: NETA:SIGISMVNDI:15. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; legend in rim between pearl-shaped borders: + MAGNI:DVCI, IE:. Emblems: Pogon and Eagle; style and inscriptions typical of Jagiellon coinage.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_201

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland r 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz c 1508–1529 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted horseman turned left legend rim pearl-shaped borders Neta Sigismvndi 15 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvci Ie Emblems Eagle style inscriptions typical Jagiellon coinage round metallic coin worn uneven surface patina shades gray dark silver showing embossed central emblem resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border coin edge irregular slightly dented ring raised decorative elements central motif.