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 '+ MON, IGISMVNDI:5ZZ'. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim between pearl borders with inscription 'AGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE.:.'. Dated 1522. Material: coin; region: Grand Duchy of Lithuania / Poland, Vilnius. Categories/styles: Polish coins; Jagiellon dynasty; emblems (eagle, Pogon).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_399

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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 mounted knight turned left rim pearl borders inscription + Mon Igismvndi 5Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Litvanie. Dated 1522 Material coin region Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Categories styles Polish coins Jagiellon dynasty emblems worn round metallic object textured surface showing irregular scratches depressions appearing primarily silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas small hints brownish discoloration object embossed raised inner circular border central area contains faint unevenly shapes suggesting relief edge slightly irregular appearance aged tarnished.