Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz of Sigismund I the Old (reigned 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between beaded borders an inscription: + M, ETA:SIGISMV, I:151. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between beaded borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, LITVANI, .:., 1517–1519. Coin struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; features emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_125

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old reigned 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim beaded borders inscription + M Eta Sigismv I 151 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvani . 1517–1519 Coin struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania features emblems Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised circular border central raised design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings areas darker gray small spots brownish discoloration raised details appearing slightly lighter recessed areas.