Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin dated 1516. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim inscription between pearl borders: + MOA SIGISMVNDI 1 (inscription variant). Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; rim inscription between pearly borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE.:. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Style: Jagiellonian-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage; motifs include eagles and coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_238

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin dated 1516 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim inscription pearl borders + Moa Sigismvndi 1 inscription variant Reverse crowned Polish Eagle pearly borders Magni Dvcis Litvanie. Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Style Jagiellonian-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage motifs include eagles coats circular metallic coin worn raised design showing stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded concentric circular borders ring raised decorative elements edge coin surface aged uneven texture slight indentations visible colors dark gray brownish-gray hints darker brown.