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: early 16th-century Polish–Lithuanian coinage; motifs: Jagiellonian dynasty coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_007

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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 early 16th-century Polish–Lithuanian coinage motifs Jagiellonian dynasty coats circular metallic coin worn surface irregular edge showing raised central design surrounded decorative border outer ring raised characters central motif stylized animal shape curved pointed features coin's surface areas darker lighter grey tones small patch brownish discoloration background plain white.