Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z0:. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LI, A, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_300

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 15Z0 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Mag I Dvcis Li A Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius worn round metal coin mottled surface shades gray silver dark gray showing raised circular border central embossed figure helmeted facing sideways coin irregular edges areas darker tarnish ring raised decorative elements central motif several raised shapes textures giving aged scratched appearance.