Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_281

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogas turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mag Eta Igism Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle pearly borders + Magni Litvanie 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metallic object weathered surface showing shades gray hints darker gray brown featuring raised circular border central raised motif resembling stylized bird spread wings surrounded ring raised decorative markings metal uneven texture scratches small pits color palette includes dark gray subtle brownish spots.