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; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MO, ETA:SIG, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAG, I:D, VA, IE:.:, 1520. Associated with the Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_293

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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 inscription rim pearl borders + Mo Eta Sig Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mag I D Va Ie . 1520 Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems Eagle Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central design depict stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring carved shapes metal various shades gray silver darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised edges background object white.