Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_448

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1518 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer turned left rim pearl borders inscription Smvndi Reverse Crowned Polish Eagle Agn Dvcis Litvani Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border inner decorative ring predominantly gray silver darker gray areas subtle brownish tones featuring central embossed motif curved featherlike shapes ornamental edging set plain white background.