Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA, SIGISMVA, DI:15Z0. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I, VA, IE.:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_247

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismva Di 15Z0 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Mag I Va Ie. 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round worn metallic coin raised rim irregular edge showing central embossed figure animal humanoid shape surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements surface varying textures wear darker gray lighter silver tones small areas brownish patina.