Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: TA:, MVNDI:1.:.]. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: GNI:DVC, TVANIE:. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_266

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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-shaped borders inscription Ta Mvndi 1. Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Gni Dvc Tvanie Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse inside beaded circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements shapes object displays shades gray silver darker gray areas subtle brownish discoloration.