Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: COIN:SIG:MVNDI:151. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1514. Silver coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_294

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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 Coin Sig Mvndi 151 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1514 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty worn round metal object weathered surface showing medallion- raised rim inner circular border featuring faint central relief outline indistinct metal primarily gray silver areas darker tarnish small patches green corrosion lighter highlights wear.