Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, A:SIG, DI:158:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, :DVCIS, VANIE, 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Materials/style: coin, emblems (eagle, Pogon).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_286

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + M A Sig Di 158 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Mag Dvcis Vanie 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Materials style coin emblems eagle round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border inner raised ring featuring central relief figure horseback surrounding decorative elements metal dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas small reddish-brown spot near top inner ring.