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Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1516. Silver coin (half-grosz) of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MO A SIGISMVNDI 1. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_237

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1516 Silver coin half-grosz Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mo Sigismvndi 1 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie round metal coin worn raised design edging showing central figure emblem stylized roughly circular outline surrounded raised border additional decorative shapes coin surface irregularities small dents areas darker patina lighter highlights metal exposed Visible colors include shades dark gray brownish-gray subtle reddish-brown spots lighter silvery-gray raised edges background plain white.