Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Coin (half-grosz), 1521. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO, ETA:S, MV, DI, 15Z0. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MA, I:DVC, LITVA, IE.:, 1521. Jagiellonian dynasty; emblems: Pogon and Eagle. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_365

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Coin half-grosz 1521 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Eta S Mv Di 15Z0 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma I Dvc Litva Ie. Jagiellonian dynasty emblems Eagle Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metal coin worn uneven edges showing patina gray silvery brown tones featuring central raised design resembles stylized bird spread wings surrounded circular border decorative elements ring raised markings ornaments outer edge areas darker lighter shading across surface.