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 pearl borders an inscription: + COIN:SIGI, M, DI:16. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE, 1516. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Polish–Jagiellon period; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A60_262

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi M Di 16 Reverse Polish crowned eagle pearly borders + Magni Dvcis Litvanie 1516 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Jagiellon period coin single circular metal coin shown white background raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner ring decorative outer border coin surface textured worn showing scratches small dents visible colors shades gray dark gray silver slight darker tarnished areas.