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: + NETA:SIGISMVNDI:13. Reverse: Polish Eagle with a crown; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Poland. Materials: coin; coats of arms: Eagle (coat of arms), Pogon; dynasty: Jagiellons.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_093

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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 + Neta Sigismvndi 13 Reverse Polish Eagle crown + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1513 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Materials coin coats Eagle coat dynasty Jagiellons round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border inner recessed area displaying irregular texture shallow raised patterns metal mostly gray darker gray faint brownish patches hints slightly lighter gray rim.