Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (Chasing Knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, GI, VA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + M, ITVA, IE.:., 1520. Emblems: Pogon, eagle; Jagiellon dynasty; Polish–Lithuanian coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_207

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Chasing Knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Gi Va Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + M Itva Ie. Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish–Lithuanian coin round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray muted silver slightly darker rim faint areas brownish tarnish near lower edge object displays raised circular band inner design consisting shallow relief shapes suggesting abstract figure decorative elements surrounding raised border evenly spaced shallow impressions perimeter.