Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Polish–Lithuanian, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) facing left; rim with pearl borders and inscription TA:SIGISMVNDI. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim with pearl borders and inscription + MAGNI, ITVANIE, 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_270

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight facing left rim pearl borders inscription TA Sigismvndi Reverse crowned Polish eagle inscription + MAGNI Itvanie 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania worn circular metal object patina brown dark gray hints greenish oxidation showing raised rim central embossed design surface scratches uneven texture areas lighter darker metallic sheen slight reddish discoloration spots decorative raised borders curved shapes visible perimeter center object sits alone plain white background.