Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned to the left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'ETA:SIGI, DI:151'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'G, I:D, LITVA, IE, 1510–1529'. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Material: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_090

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Eta Sigi Di 151 Reverse Polish crowned eagle G I D Litva Ie 1510–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Material coin circular metal object worn textured surface centered white background object predominantly gray darker lighter gray variations subtle brownish tones features raised circular border central embossed design resembling stylized bird spread wings symmetrical tail surrounded outer ring containing pattern raised marks shapes.