Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_248

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismva Di 15Z0 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Va Ie. Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metal object irregular edge showing worn raised circular border central raised motif resembling stylized bird creature outstretched wings surface scratches dents areas wear textured aged appearance colors visible shades gray silver darker gray small areas brownish tarnished object photographed plain white background.