Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MONETA:SIGISMVND. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DV, VANIE, 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_218

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Moneta Sigismvnd Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dv Vanie 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metallic object weathered textured surface showing raised central circular area embossed profile person wearing headwear alongside stylized animal figure surrounded raised border decorative markings object predominantly gray darker gray shadows lighter silvery highlights small areas brownish discoloration tiny pits surface.