Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: A:SIGISMV, DI:1519:. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: AG, I:DVCI, LITVA, I, 1519. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin minted in Vilnius, 1519.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_005

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Lithuanian emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription A Sigismv Di 1519 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Ag I Dvci Litva Grand Duchy Lithuania coin minted Vilnius round worn coin textured metallic surface shades gray silver coin raised circular border central raised design resembles stylized bird winged figure detailed feather- elements surface variations lighter darker gray metal polished recessed faint curved decorative patterns inner edge background plain white.