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: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:13. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Materials: coin; style: Polish–Lithuanian numismatic; features: coats of arms, eagles, Jagiellonian dynasty. R8 (rarity).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_476

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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 + Coin Sigismvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1513 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin style Polish–Lithuanian numismatic features coats eagles Jagiellonian dynasty R8 rarity round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design resembling stylized animal head surrounded circular band outer edge features raised decorative elements object primarily dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised areas edges subtle darker patches recessed grooves background solid white.