Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: ONETA SIGISMVND. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: DVCIS.LITVANIE. Dated 1508–1529. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius). Materials: coin; emblems: Pogon, eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_252

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription Oneta Sigismvnd Reverse Polish crowned eagle Dvcis.Litvanie Dated 1508–1529 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin emblems worn circular metallic object uneven edge predominantly gray darker lighter gray patina small areas brownish discoloration showing embossed central motif bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border decorative ridges ring raised ornamental shapes characters outer edge.