Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), 1516. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGIS, VNDI, 16:. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, E:. Materials: coin; function: currency; style: Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage; motifs: eagles, coats of arms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_239

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 1516 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Sigis Vndi 16 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litva E Materials coin function currency style Jagiellon-era Polish–Lithuanian coinage motifs eagles coats round metallic object worn textured surface showing shades gray silver darker gray object embossed circular border central raised relief depicting profile head facing sideways surrounded ornamental shapes edge several decorative elements curved motifs metal areas lighter highlights darker tarnished patches.