Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: IS:LITVA I .:., 1520. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Material: coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_315

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Reverse Polish crowned eagle Litva I . 1520 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Material coin single round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised recessed areas mainly shades grey silver slightly darker outer edge lighter highlights raised portions object displays inner circular border irregular engraved shapes patterns within border background plain white.