Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1519. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, EA:, MV, D:1519. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:, :LITVA, I, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle, Pursuer.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A57_490

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ea Mv D Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems circular metallic object worn textured surface shown white background object primarily gray variations darker lighter gray tones features raised rim inner circular border Within inner area faint worn relief outline figure surrounding decorative elements rendered gray metal subtle shadowing inner border several incised marks shapes following curve appearing lighter gray surface appearance matte aged uneven patina slight surface scratches various shades gray.