Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: +ONETA:SIGISMVNDI:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: +MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:. Dated 1513. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), minted under Poland–Lithuania; coats of arms of the Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_029

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Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription +Oneta Sigismvndi Reverse Polish crowned eagle +Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1513 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius minted under Poland–Lithuania coats Jagiellon dynasty round metallic coin worn textured surface shown plain white background coin silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter highlights raised details coin's central area features raised circular border surrounding stylized figure resembles animal tail decorative harness helmeted human- head profile central motif band raised dots outer ring containing raised decorative shapes curved markings coin edge wear slight irregularities appearance includes scratches small dents giving aged look.