Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Polish–Lithuanian, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: O ETA:SIGIS. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: CIS:LITVA. Date: 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius (Grand Duchy of Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_440

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription O Eta Sigis Reverse Polish crowned eagle Cis Litva Date 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round metal coin worn textured surface shades gray silver muted brown coin faint raised border impression oval central design irregular eroded details edge group shallow curved markings decorative ridges visible aged scuffed uneven surfaces subtle variations darker lighter gray tones.