Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1523. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian mounted knight) turned left; inscription in rim between pearly borders: M NETA:SIGISMVN. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; inscription in rim between pearly borders: + MAGNI, VANIE, 1523. Emblems: Eagle, Pogon. Geographic attribution: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Jagiellon dynasty.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_060

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33.9Mb (3.8Mb) / 11.5in x 11.5in / 3442 x 3442 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Silver coin half-grosz 1523 Obverse Pogon Lithuanian mounted knight turned left inscription rim pearly borders M Neta Sigismvn Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Vanie Emblems Eagle Geographic attribution Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Jagiellon dynasty circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central design enclosed beaded circular border central area faint depiction figure horseback surrounding decorative elements metal dark gray areas lighter silver highlights subtle brownish patina edge irregular small nicks surface scratches pitted texture background plain white.