Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + M, A:SIGISMV:1519:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, I, 1519. Silver coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, 1519.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_061

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + M A Sigismv 1519 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ag I Dvcis Litva Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round weathered coin rough metallic surface showing worn portrait center decorative raised edges coin displays textured patterns faint relief elements curved ornamental lines shapes portrait visible wear patina colors visible gray brown muted greenish tones.