Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; reign 1506–1548), 1514. Silver coin (half-grosz). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'SIGISMV I 1514'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'DVC ITVANIE 1514'. Features coats of arms of the Jagiellon dynasty. From the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Mint: Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_280

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland reign 1506–1548 1514 Silver coin half-grosz Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription Sigismv I 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Dvc Itvanie 1514 Features coats arms Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Mint Vilnius round coin worn surface shown white background mostly gray dark gray color lighter gray highlights raised areas featuring raised circular border indistinct central portrait profile decorative elements inner edge visible worn ridges scratches areas metal smoother slightly darker.