Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty). Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, ETA:, IGISM, DI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, LITVANIE. Date range given as 1508–1529. Made in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_280

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mag Eta Igism Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Litvanie Date range given 1508–1529 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn metal coin raised circular border central indented area showing faint profile- shape surface textured scratches uneven relief several raised decorative elements inner circle coin primarily gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised edges small patches brownish discoloration.