Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland, 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + M, TA:SIGI, DI:1515:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVC, TVANIE:, 1515. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Vilnius).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_228

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + M Ta Sigi Di 1515 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvc Tvanie Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border embossed central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings metal displays tones brown dark gray hints greenish patina areas darker brown lighter silvery highlights raised edges outer rim irregularities dents.