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: + MONET, VNDI:1513. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: DVCI, :L, IE, 1513. Coats of arms present: Eagle (Poland) and Pogon (Lithuania). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Polish–Lithuanian coin, 1513.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_171

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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 + Monet Vndi 1513 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Dvci L Ie Coats arms present Eagle Lithuania Grand Duchy Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian coin round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central design resembling stylized bird spread wings decorative elements body set plain white background object displays mottled appearance shades gray dark silver areas lighter silver metal reflective edge irregular slightly uneven.