Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_059

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1519 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Igismv Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle Mag I Cis Litva Ie. Jagiellon dynasty emblems eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Polish coin worn circular metallic object textured surface showing raised indented areas primarily shades silver gray dark gray object irregular rim central circular border enclosing embossed shapes markings small star- curved decorative elements group worn motifs inner area outer edge displays ring repeated detailing surface signs wear slight discoloration.