Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription ETA:SIGISMVNDI:1. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription AGNI:DVCI, LITVA. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania; Jagiellon dynasty).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_111

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription ETA Sigismvndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle inscription AGNI Dvci Litva Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Jagiellon dynasty round metal coin worn raised design showing stylized lion heraldic figure within circular border surrounded outer ring markings coin surface aged uneven texture scratches showing colors dark gray silver hints brownish patina.