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:. Date: 1508–1529. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Materials/style: coin, emblems (eagle, Pogon).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_260

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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 Date 1508–1529 Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Materials style coin emblems round metallic object worn surface raised central design showing stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded inner circular border outer decorative border repeating elements object displays uneven patina shades brown dark bronze dull silver subtle greenish reddish tones background white.