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; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONET +. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: NI:DVCI MONE]TVANIE:. Coin minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_099

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Rights managed

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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 pearly borders inscription + Monet + Reverse Polish crowned eagle Ni Dvci Mone Tvanie Coin minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn surface showing raised central area surrounded inner circular border outer rim surface uneven texture scratches indentations several raised decorative elements patterns center visible tones include silver gray dark gray hints brown object slightly irregular shape small chips cracks near edge lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across surface.