Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription ONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MAGNI:, :LITV, IE:. Dated 1508–1529. Emblems: eagles, Jagiellon dynasty. Function: coin (half-grosz). Made in Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland — Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_256

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription ONETA Sigismvndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription + MAGNI Litv Ie Dated 1508–1529 Emblems eagles Jagiellon dynasty Function coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver showing raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border faint decorative markings coin's texture scratched uneven patches darker gray subtle brownish discoloration background plain white.