Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548), Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: ONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1Z:. Reverse: Polish crowned Eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCI,:LITVANIE, 1512. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 20.3–20.5 mm; weight 1.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A60_333

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearl borders inscription Oneta Sigismvndi 1Z Reverse Polish crowned Eagle + Magni Dvci Litvanie 1512 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 20.3–20.5 mm weight 1.27 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised central relief figure horseback surrounded decorative border ring raised characters metal silvery areas darker tarnish lighter highlights edge small irregularities slightly darker rim.