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, I:151. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS, LI, V, IE:, 1514. Coin from Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms (eagles). Materials and function: Polish–Lithuanian coin (half-grosz).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_216

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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 I 151 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Li V Ie 1514 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty coats eagles Materials function Polish–Lithuanian coin half-grosz round metal coin weathered surface showing raised circular design near center design features stylized bird eagle motif outstretched wings crest surrounded inner circular border outer ring repeated raised elements coin tarnished uneven tone areas darker gray muted silver hints brownish patina.