Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (Jagiellon dynasty), 1518. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'SMVNDI, 1518'. Reverse: Crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'AGN, :DVCIS:LITVANI, 1518'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_447

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1518 Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription Smvndi Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Agn Dvcis Litvani Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object weathered surface showing mix gray brown greenish tones featuring raised circular border worn raised designs shapes across face suggesting tooling engraving edge irregular slightly dented surface varied patina darker lighter areas.