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-shaped borders an inscription: + A:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MA, VCIS:LITVA, IE, 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), early 16th century.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_253

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + A Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Ma Vcis Litva Ie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius early 16th century round metallic object worn surface showing raised circular border embossed central motif resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded inner ring decorative ridges raised markings object shades silver gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights set plain white background.