Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Copper or billon coin (half-grosz), dated 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian horseman) turned left; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription '+ MO ETA MVN' (inscription rendered as given). Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim with pearl-shaped borders and inscription ':DVCIS:LITVANIE:'. Style: early 16th-century Jagiellon coinage; motifs/emblems include Pogon and Eagle. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland–Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_262

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Copper billon coin half-grosz dated 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian horseman turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Eta Mvn inscription rendered given Reverse crowned Polish eagle Dvcis Litvanie Style early 16th-century Jagiellon coinage motifs emblems include Eagle Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metallic object worn uneven surface displaying raised central motif resembling stylized bird eagle spread wings surrounded circular border metal predominantly dark gray brown patina areas lighter gray highlights small spots green purple discoloration.