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 borders an inscription: NETA:SIGISMVNDI:1514. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:, IS:LITVANI, 1514. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_308

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Neta Sigismvndi 1514 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Litvani Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner raised ring featuring indistinct central relief profile abstract shape coin embossed decorative elements border raised characters edge visible colors shades silver gray darker gray subtle greenish brownish patina spots.