Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Coin (Polish, Jagiellon dynasty), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGISMVA, DI:5Z0:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I, CIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_252

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Coin Polish Jagiellon dynasty 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigismva Di 5Z0 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Mag I Cis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central emblem stylized bird outstretched wings crowned head surrounded raised circular border outer ring incised markings metal silvery gray darker gray patina recessed areas slight greenish discoloration near edge lighting creates subtle highlights shadows emphasize raised details.