Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_382

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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 Silver coin half-grosz 1522 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left inscription rim pearl borders Neta Sigis Ndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Magni Dvcis Lit Emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania mint Vilnius single round coin worn metallic surface shades gray dark silver showing embossed central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border textured rim faint raised markings edge coin’s surface scratches dents uneven patina giving areas darker lighter gray.