Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: O, ETA:SIGISM. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, NIE:. Dated 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_118

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription O Eta Sigism Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Nie Dated 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania single round metal object worn uneven edge textured surface showing raised central design irregular cross- shape within circular border surrounded ring shallow worn impressions shades gray dark gray hints brown lighter silvery highlights small darker spots.