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 beaded borders an inscription: + MO, TA:SIGISMVA, DI, 7. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; in the rim between beaded borders an inscription: + MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE. Dated 1527. Coin from Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_115

License type

Rights managed

Available size

33.9Mb (4.1Mb) / 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 beaded borders inscription + Mo Ta Sigismva Di 7 Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magni Dvcis Litvanie Dated 1527 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised central design bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border decorative motifs object shades silver gray darker recessed areas lighter raised highlights.