Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (king of Poland; 1506–1548); Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian emblem) facing left, inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MON, SIGISMVNDI:15Z1; reverse: crowned Polish eagle, inscription in rim between pearl borders: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:; dated 1521; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius; coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_357

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old king Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty obverse Pogon Lithuanian emblem facing left inscription rim pearl borders + Mon Sigismvndi 15Z1 reverse crowned Polish eagle Magni Dvcis Litvanie dated 1521 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin round metallic object weathered uneven surface dull silver-gray color slightly irregular face worn raised designs circular beaded border central scene faint embossed outlines human figures heraldic shapes appearance includes scratches small pits areas darker tarnish contrast lighter highlights.