Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:SIGI,ZZ. Reverse: crowned Polish Eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: MAGNI:DV,I,LITVAN, 1522. Polish coin, Jagiellon dynasty; coats of arms; Grand Duchy of Lithuania; Vilnius.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_423

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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 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Sigi Zz Reverse crowned Polish Eagle Magni Dv I Litvan 1522 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty coats Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius circular coin worn metallic surface shades gray dark silver showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded raised circular border ring decorative raised marks edge coin's surface uneven textures scratches areas darker patina outer rim slightly irregular shape.