Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), c. 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: MO TA:SIGISMVN. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG VCI LITV IE. Material: coin. Findspot/association: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_285

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty c 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Mo Ta Sigismvn Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag Vci Litv Ie Material coin Findspot association Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design surrounding raised object displays mix metallic gray dark gray patches brownish greenish discoloration lighter silver highlights raised edges darker shadows recessed areas outer edge irregular slightly dented.