Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ET, :SI, SMV, DI:15Z0:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: I:DVCIS:LITVA, IE.:, 1520. Materials: coin; function: currency. Associated with Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; style: Jagiellonian period; motifs: coats of arms, eagles. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_323

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Et Si Smv Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle I Dvcis Litva Ie. 1520 Materials coin function currency Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius style Jagiellonian period motifs coats eagles R8 rarity round worn coin irregular edge showing small missing section rendered gray tarnished silver tones areas darker brownish discoloration coin's surface raised relief elements forming central figure surrounded decorative border outer ring raised shapes small area faded red pigment face coin.