Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1524. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian coat of arms) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MONETA:, NDI:15. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LI, ANIE:, 1524. Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth (Grand Duchy of Lithuania), Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_016

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.9Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1524 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian coat arms turned left rim pearly borders inscription + Moneta Ndi 15 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Li Anie Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing irregular edges small hole near side object engraved circular patterns raised shallow markings outer rim within concentric inner ring aged areas darker gray lighter silver-gray brownish spots greenish patina patches.