Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MO, E, IGISMV, DI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearly borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVA, I. Dated 1509–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_235

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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 pearly borders inscription + Mo E Igismv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litva Dated 1509–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round worn metallic object rough textured surface showing raised central circular border faint irregular carved embossed shapes within object displays various shades gray areas darker gray lighter gray small patches muted brownish-red edges slightly irregular chipped places.