Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon turned left; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: + MO ISMVNDI ZZ. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: AGNI DVCIS LITVA, 1522. Silver coin of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland), early 16th century; Jagiellon dynasty emblems (eagle, Pogon).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_405

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Rights managed

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

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Obverse Pogon turned left rim pearl-shaped borders inscription + Mo Ismvndi Zz Reverse Polish crowned eagle Agni Dvcis Litva 1522 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania early 16th century Jagiellon dynasty emblems round worn metallic object textured surface shades silver gray object scratches dents raised uneven edges faint circular border near outer rim irregular shallow relief shapes markings across center surface darker gray areas mixed lighter highlights metal worn background plain white.