Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pursuer (Pogonia) turned left; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + COIN:SIGISMVNDI:1509:. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAG. VCIS:LITVANIE:; dated 1509. Function: coin; place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_123

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pursuer Pogonia turned left inscription rim pearl borders + Coin Sigismvndi 1509 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Mag Vcis Litvanie dated 1509 Function coin place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania circular coin worn raised edges uneven rim showing textured surface shades brown green patina faint central relief outline horse rider encircled raised border ring worn decorative elements inner perimeter colors include dark brown green hints gray.