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 pearl borders an inscription: MON SIGISMVNDI 15Z. Reverse: crowned Polish eagle; in the rim between pearl borders an inscription: M D CIS:LITVA IE, 1520–1529. Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A57_177

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Rights managed

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33.9Mb (3.2Mb) / 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 pearl borders inscription Mon Sigismvndi 15Z Reverse crowned Polish eagle M D Cis Litva Ie 1520–1529 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania circular metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface showing raised central design mounted figure holding long object riding animal surrounded decorative border ring raised characters colors visible include dark gray silver brown hints muted greenish patina.