Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MO, ETA:SIGI, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription + MA, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1520. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_249

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + MO Eta Sigi Di 15Z0 Reverse Crowned Polish eagle inscription + MA I Dvcis Litva Ie. 1520 Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle round metallic object worn rough surface showing uneven edges small chips object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations subtle hints brownish patina recessed central area contains incised circular design depicting stylized figure figures linear curved markings surrounded raised rim decorative grooves outer band features repeated carved shapes interrupted irregular wear indentations.