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 pearly borders an inscription: + MONET. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: GNI:DVCIS:LIT. Date: 1508–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_121

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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 pearly borders inscription + Monet Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvcis Lit Date 1508–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania worn circular metal object irregular edges showing raised central motif resembles symmetrical bird- shape stylized wings surface patina areas discoloration shades brown dark gray muted green lighter gray highlights raised details small pale spots.