Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONE, TA:SIGISM, NDI, :. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Early 16th-century Jagiellon dynastic coin featuring emblems of Lithuania (Pogon) and Poland (eagle).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_231

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mone Ta Sigism Ndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag I Dvcis Litvanie Early 16th-century Jagiellon dynastic coin featuring emblems Lithuania round metallic object worn textured surface shades silver gray showing raised circular border inner circular design within inner area low-relief figure animal curved tail body contours several decorative raised elements outer rim features repeated ornamental marks metal areas darker tarnish lighter highlights aged appearance white background.