Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA, IGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, I:DV, I, ITVANIE:. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_259

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Igismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma I Dv Itvanie Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metal object worn surface showing shades brown dark bronze raised circular border embossed central figure animal curved tail rider- shape object textured weathered areas several raised decorative elements perimeter bronze tones.