Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1515. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGI, DI:1515. Reverse: Crowned Polish eagle; rim inscription between pearl borders: I:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1515. Silver coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius), Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms present.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_215

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1515 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Coin Sigi Di Reverse Crowned Polish eagle I Dvcis Litvanie Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty coats arms present single round coin photographed white background showing worn raised design central heraldic figure resembling lion surrounded raised circular border decorative rim coin surface metallic shades gray silver darker gray patina lighter silver highlights raised areas small areas brownish discoloration edge.