Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription. Dated within 1508–1529; struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland–Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_205

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned eagle Dated within 1508–1529 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania single round worn metallic object uneven edge white background surface dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas showing central embossed symmetrical design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded decorative circular border additional textured patterns irregular indentations across face.