Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MONETA:SI. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + L, VANIE, IS:LITVANIE:. Date: 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_277

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Moneta Si Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + L Vanie Litvanie Date 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania single round metal coin worn raised designs embossed central motif resembling two-headed bird surrounded circular border decorative outer ring displaying patina areas darker brown muted green dull silvery-gray reddish discoloration uneven surface texture rim.