Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim inscription ETA:SIGISMVNDI between pearly borders. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription + MAGNI:DVCI, IE: between pearly borders. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_083

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim inscription ETA Sigismvndi pearly borders Reverse crowned Polish eagle rim inscription + MAGNI Dvci Ie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central design resembles stylized animal bird long beak curled tail surrounded decorative ridges worn markings edge object displays patina shades gray silver darker gray-brown small areas lighter wear metal slightly brighter.