Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548). Coin (1513). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGI, V, DI:13. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAG, I:, IS:LITVANIE.:., 1513. Materials: metal; function: coin; associated polity: Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland; motifs: coats of arms (Pogon, Polish eagle), Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 Coin 1513 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Sigi V Di 13 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mag I Litvanie. Materials metal function coin associated polity Grand Duchy Lithuania motifs coats Polish eagle Jagiellon dynasty round metallic object worn surface centered white background showing raised central figure resembles mounted person horse within decorative circular border surrounded ring raised markings patterns object displays shades silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights edge irregularities slight wear.