Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1515. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGISMV, DI:1515. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:D, S:LITVANIE, 1515. Materials: coin. Style: Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage; coats of arms: Pogon and Polish eagle.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_204

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1515 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv Di Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni D S Litvanie Materials coin Style Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage coats Polish eagle worn circular coin metallic gray slightly brownish surface showing embossed central portrait profile surrounded raised circular border ring embossed shapes edge coin’s rim irregular slightly dented places surface scratches wear subtle variances tone darker gray lighter gray muted brown.