Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; in rim between pearl borders an inscription SIGISMVNDI:15ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in rim between pearl borders an inscription MAGNI:DV, LITVA, 1522. Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; made in Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_395

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33.9Mb (3.4Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription SIGISMVNDI 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription MAGNI Dv Litva 1522 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface occupies center white background object raised circular border worn shallow carved lines forming irregular central design ring decorative markings near edge visible scratches surface texture giving aged appearance colors observed silver-gray white.