Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548), 1513. Silver coin (half-grosz) from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) 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:LITVA. Features coats of arms of Poland (eagle) and Lithuania (Pogon); associated with the Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_014

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 1513 Silver coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismvndi 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Features coats arms associated Jagiellon dynasty single round coin sits white background showing worn metallic surface mix gray darker gray tones subtle brownish patina coin's edge slightly irregular small nick face features raised central design radiating textured lines curved shapes suggesting stylized figure emblem surrounded ring decorative raised patterns shapes lighting creates soft highlights shadows emphasize coin's relief surface wear.