Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (1516). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGI :16:'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVA, IE:, 1516'. Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius. Polish–Lithuanian (Jagiellon) period.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_264

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin 1516 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigi 16 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litva Ie Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Polish–Lithuanian Jagiellon period circular metal object worn textured surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings inside decorative circular border surrounded irregular raised markings object displays shades gray dark gray silver areas lighter metallic highlights slight darker patina.