Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1510–1519. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned to the left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGISMVN:I:151. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: +, AGNI, DVCIS:LIT,E:.. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_113

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1510–1519 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Sigismvn I 151 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Agni Dvcis Lit E . Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania worn round metal coin textured surface showing raised central motif mounted figure surrounding decorative border coin displays irregular edge wear faint raised markings visible colors gray dark gray black small hints brownish rust.