Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz (1520) of Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO A:SIGISMV DI. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: AG I:DVCI LITVA IE: Materials: coin; region: Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Style/emblems: Jagiellon dynasty, emblems—Pogon, Eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_282

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz 1520 Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo A Sigismv Di Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Ag I Dvci Litva Ie Materials coin region Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Style emblems Jagiellon dynasty Eagle single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray silver showing raised circular border central embossed design irregular eroded faint raised shapes lines inside inner circle ring raised decorative elements edge coin's rim slightly uneven texture rough areas darker gray patina lighter silvery highlights.