Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_053

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders +Mo Eta Si Mv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle +Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie. Emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas indented central design figure relief surrounding ring raised characters metal areas darker tarnish brownish spots subtle greenish discolorations uneven edges mix shiny matte textures.