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 inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:, IGISMV, DI, 13:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MAG, DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1513. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian iconography; Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_134

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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 inscription pearl borders + Coin Igismv Di 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mag Dvcis Litvanie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian iconography Jagiellon dynasty single circular coin lies centered white background showing worn raised design central figure mounted animal inside beaded inner border outer rim decorative elements coin surface areas brown dark gray greenish patina lighter silver-gray highlights mottled wear slight corrosion edges irregular weathered.