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: + M, ETA:SIG, SMV, I, 13:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + :DVCIS:LITVANIE:; dated 1513. Coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Polish–Lithuanian realm.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A59_088

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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 + M Eta Sig Smv I 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Dvcis Litvanie dated 1513 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian realm round worn metal coin raised central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings encircled decorative border coin surface showing uneven wear texture areas darker lighter patina visible colors include various shades gray brown muted greenish tones.