Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_396

License type

Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.6Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription SIGISMVNDI 15Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle inscription MAGNI Dv Litva 1522 Jagiellon dynasty emblems Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius Coin round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised circular border central embossed motif resembling stylized bird spread wings object shades gray dark gray silvery tones areas lighter highlights subtle darker patina surface scratches irregularities photographed plain white background.