Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), ca. 1508–1529, minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGI. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +CISL VANI E: (reading variant). Motifs/emblems: Pogon, crowned eagle; style and typology associated with Jagiellon dynasty Polish–Lithuanian coinage.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_269

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz ca 1508–1529 minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Sigi Reverse Polish crowned eagle +Cisl Vani E reading variant Motifs emblems crowned eagle style typology associated Jagiellon dynasty Polish–Lithuanian coinage single round metal coin worn surface uneven edge sits white background coin raised central emblem depicting stylized bird outstretched wings decorative flourishes legs enclosed circular border metal exhibits shades gray dark gray muted silver small darker patches slight brownish discoloration.