Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1514. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted charger) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMV, :15, 4. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, VCIS:LITVANIE:, 1514. Associated heraldry: Polish eagle, coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1514 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted charger turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv 15 4 Reverse crowned Polish eagle + Magni Vcis Litvanie Associated heraldry coats arms Jagiellon dynasty Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Poland–Lithuania round metallic coin worn surface irregular edges showing raised central design resembles animal figure within circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements characters coin displays patina dark gray silver black tones areas lighter metallic shine relief pronounced.