Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), dated 1523. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearly borders reads 'TA:SIG, I:15Z3'. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders reads 'GNI:DVCI, LITVAN, 1523'. Emblems: eagle and Pogon; belongs to Jagiellon dynasty; minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_058

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Rights managed

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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 Silver coin half-grosz dated 1523 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian knight turned left inscription rim pearly borders reads Ta Sig I 15Z3 Reverse crowned Polish eagle Gni Dvci Litvan 1523 Emblems eagle belongs Jagiellon dynasty minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania round worn coin textured surface showing raised central design surrounded embossed border irregular edge coin primarily shades metallic gray dark silver areas darker patina subtle brownish tones small greenish spots central area contains faint incised shapes suggesting figures motifs circular decorative elements outer rim worn markings uneven wear.