Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz (half grosz), Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; silver; 1508–1529. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight emblem) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: NETA:SIGVNDI:15. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCI,VANIE:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_123

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz half grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty silver 1508–1529 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight emblem turned left rim pearl borders inscription Neta Sigvndi 15 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Agni Dvci Vanie Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania round metallic object worn surface showing central raised circular area decorative border exhibiting mix gray dark brown hints bluish tones varied textures smoother worn areas rougher pitted spots raised ridges recessed grooves forming curved scalloped patterns.