Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1513. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MON, DI:13:'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'MAGNI:DVCIS:LI'. From the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_129

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Di 13 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Li Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border embossed design center resembling stylized bird outstretched wings metal silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray highlights raised edges object irregular slightly rough edges small scratches nicks visible surface sits plain white background.