Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Silver coin (half-grosz), 1524. Obverse: Pogon (Lithuanian knight) turned left; rim bears inscription SIGISMVNDI:15Z4 between pearly borders. Reverse: Polish crowned eagle; rim bears inscription + MAGNIDVCIS:LITVANIE: between pearly borders. Associated with Jagiellon dynasty; emblems: eagle and Pogon. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_127

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.7Mb) / 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 knight turned left rim bears inscription Sigismvndi 15Z4 pearly borders Reverse Polish crowned eagle + Magnidvcis Litvanie Associated Jagiellon dynasty emblems Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius round metallic coin textured surface showing raised double-headed motif center surrounded decorative beaded border outer ring raised characters coin aged worn appearance uneven edges visible scratches indentations visible colors silver-gray darker gray tones.