Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1509. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ COIN:SIGISMV, DI.1509:'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription '+ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE'. Style: early 16th-century Jagiellon coinage; emblems include eagle and Pursuer. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_107

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1509 Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Coin Sigismv Di.1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Style early 16th-century Jagiellon coinage emblems include Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania worn round coin raised central design two-headed bird surrounded circular border showing textured uneven surface irregular rim coin displays shades gray silver brown dark gray slight darker patina recessed areas lighter highlights raised details.