Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1520. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:SIGISMV, DI:15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAG, I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A58_310

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1520 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta Sigismv Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Mag I Dvcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn surface showing raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular beaded border outer ring raised decorative shapes object shades silver gray muted brown areas darker tarnish set plain white background.