Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) facing left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ A:SIGISMVNDI:13'. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVIS:LI:E, 1513'. Coats of arms: Pogon and crowned Polish Eagle. Function: coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_097

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight facing left rim pearl borders inscription + A Sigismvndi 13 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle + Magni Dvis Li E 1513 Coats arms crowned Polish Eagle Function coin Grand Duchy Lithuania round metal object worn textured surface showing raised central design surrounded decorative border outer ring raised design depicts figure animal within inner circular border ring embossed marks edge object areas discoloration patina visible spots flecks visible colors include silver-gray darker gray brown greenish corrosion small darker specks.