Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) facing left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'SIGISMVN'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription 'AG I:DVCIS:LI'. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_217

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight facing left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Sigismvn Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ag I Dvcis Li Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn metal disc textured uneven surface showing areas dark brown rusty red muted gray disc raised circular border decorative ridges faint embossed shapes near edge metal scratches pitting irregularities small notch visible side.