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: ETA, MVNDI:13:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAG.. , ]IS:LITVA, IE:, 1513. Materials: coinage; date: 1513. Function: currency of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), associated with the Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_445

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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 Eta Mvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Mag Litva Ie 1513 Materials coinage date Function currency Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius associated Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface shades silver gray sits white background object shallow embossed lines forming circular border inner scene curving angular shapes suggest central figure animal figure areas darker gray recessed lines lighter highlights raised surfaces irregular edge marks subtle texture variations across surface.