Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548), 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:13:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LIT, NIE.:. Materials: coin (metal). Style: early 16th-century Polish–Lithuanian coinage; function: currency.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_010

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Lit Nie. Materials coin metal Style early 16th-century Polish–Lithuanian coinage function currency single round metallic coin worn surface centered white background coin displays raised central design resembling stylized bird eagle within circular beaded border surrounded ring raised decorative elements marks coin's tones mainly silver gray subtle darker gray areas aged oxidized faint highlights catching light raised ridges edges.