Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian charging knight) turned left; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: TA:SIG, I:15Z3. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription: GNI:DVCI, LITVAN, 1523. Coin struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_059

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.5Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Pogon Lithuanian charging knight turned left rim pearly borders inscription Ta Sig I 15Z3 Reverse Polish crowned eagle Gni Dvci Litvan 1523 Coin struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised emblem center resembles symmetrical stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded circular border encircled raised irregular markings metal primarily gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration lighter silvery highlights edges slightly uneven dented.