Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1522. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) facing left; legend in rim between pearl borders: NETA:SIGIS, NDI:5ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; legend in rim between pearl borders: MAGNI:DVCIS:LIT. Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_381

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (3.3Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight facing left legend rim pearl borders Neta Sigis Ndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Lit Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular metallic object worn surface showing embossed central design raised rim object shades gray dark silver areas lighter silver highlights subtle brownish-gray patina central area textured irregular shapes shallow relief surrounded recessed ring outer band raised markings edges slightly irregular appearance aged tarnished.