Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DV:LITVANIE:; dated 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_286

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Magni Dv Litvanie dated 1514 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic coin shown white background worn dull silver-gray surface darker tarnished areas raised decorative edges inner circular border surrounding central embossed figure animal curled tail prominent head snout outer rim coin features raised irregular shapes marks follow circumference metal uneven texture small scratches consistent age.