Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), Jagiellon dynasty; obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left, rim between pearl borders with inscription ONETA:SIGIS, VNDI:; reverse: crowned Polish eagle, rim between pearl borders with inscription + MA,:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Date: 1510–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_088

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Jagiellon dynasty obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription ONETA Sigis Vndi reverse crowned Polish eagle inscription + MA Dvcis Litvanie Date 1510–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing raised design bird- figure outstretched wings center surrounded decorative circular border raised markings edge object displays shades silver gray darker tarnished areas subtle highlights.