Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_219

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription MONETA Sigismvnd Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI Dv Vanie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania material coin worn circular metal object raised central area irregular edges showing textured surface patina areas corrosion object displays concentric ridges faint central raised motif eroded small hole near side visible colors include shades gray brown dark brown hints green.