Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1517. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian horseman) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NETA, VNDI:, 1. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, VCIS:LI, IE:, 1517. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_422

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1517 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian horseman turned left rim pearl borders inscription Neta Vndi 1 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Mag Vcis Li Ie Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle worn circular metal coin irregular edge showing raised central profile head surrounding decorative border surface pitted corroded areas rough texture Visible colors include dark gray brownish tones small patches green corrosion hints lighter metallic gray raised areas coin displays several worn embossed patterns curved lines central figure.